Zenit Petersburg take on the visitors Real Sociedad at “Krestovsky Stadium” in the matchday two of the UEFA Europa League Group stage. The game will be played in Saint Petersburg on Thursday, September 28th.
Zenit Petersburg are rather unsustainable team as even though they lose rarely still they manage to show solid performance not too often. Roberto Mancini’s side entered the UEFA Europa League Group stage with smashing 5:0 triumph over Vardar on the road after which they were knocked out from the Russia’s Cup and strengthen their position on the top of the Russian Premier League standings. With 11 rounds behind Zenit Petersburg settle on the first place in the elite division table with 27 points gained and 21-3 goal difference. Roberto Mancini’s team participated in seven encounters in front of its fans this season, having earned five victories, single draw and one defeat.
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Real Sociedad made a strong start both in the LaLiga and the UEFA Europa League, having thrashed Rosenborg 4:0 at their home field. After that win over the Norwegians, San Sebastian’s side lost three matches in a row, having conceded three goals in each of them: 1:3 vs. Real Madrid, 0:3 vs. Levante and 2:3 vs. Valencia. As a result of this losing series, Real Sociedad occupy the eighth place in the elite division table with nine points earned and 13-13 goal difference. The Spanish club conducted three games on the road in this season, scoring a lot in each of them: 3:2 against Celta Vigo, 4:2 against Deportivo La Coruna and 0:3 vs. Levante.
Zenit Petersburg and Real Sociedad have never met before. Both sides adore attacking football with the Spaniards playing weak in defense, consequently, I expect the rival combine a numerous goals in Saint Petersburg.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.