Zenit take on the visitors Dundalk in the round 4 match of Europa League group stage. The match will be played on Thursday, November 3rd at Petrovsky Stadium (Saint Petersburg).
Zenit showed that they are the team of high level and they belong to the Champions League. The hosts won all three matches of the group stage in Europa League so far and sit comfortably on the first place with nine points and 11-4 goal difference, five points ahead closest competitor. Three points in upcoming match will not only guarantee the team place in playoffs but also reserve the first place in the group for the team with two matches remaining to play. Zenit haven’t lost a single match at home this season, taking seven wins and two draws. The team is currently on six-match winning streak in home matches since the end of August with 18-3 goal difference.
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Dundalk have their best season in the history. The team impressed everyone in qualification for the Champions League and it paid off with a place in the group of Europa League. It seemed the team is done with deeds but Irish champions managed to draw with AZ, beat Maccabi Tel Aviv and were close to gain points against Zenit but couldn’t hold 1-0 advantage and suffered 1-2 loss. The team is on the second place in the group with four points and contend for the playoffs. 2-5 loss to St. Patricks Athletics on the very last match of Irish league ended 10-match undefeated run of the team in all competitions that lasted since the end of August.
It’s hard to compare the opponents as Zenit has unlimited resources and impressive line-up while Iris side can offer in return only fighting spirits. At the same time, we can expect Irish side to avoid thrashing loss in this away leg as Zenit have almost clinched playoffs place and can use some of their reserve players.
Prediction for the match: Dundalk to win with +3.0 Asian handicap.
