Zenit Petersburg – Fenerbahce : Preview & Prediction
Zenit is in adverse wagering after this short defeat in their 1 / 16th round first leg in Turkey on the grass of Fenerbahçe (1-0). The Russian club, leader of its championship, is at a standstill since last December 9th, winter break obliges. In lack of pace,Zenit played friendly matches won against Rostov (5-0), Elche (2-0), Sarpsborg 08 (2-1) and without a winner against F 91 Dudelange (0-0) on January and February. Undefeated in his stadium in the Europa League since 3 August 2017 (10 wins and 1 draw, current series), Zenit is ready to overthrow this team of Fenerbahce feverishly outside on the European stage. The Fener are on a series in progress of 4 matches without success outside in this C3 (1 draw and 3 defeats) including 2 defeats this season on the grounds of Dinamo Zagreb (4-1) and FC Spartak Trnava (1 -0). The current 15th of the Turkish league has been hooked this Saturday at home by Konyaspor (1-1) and badly prepared this trip to Russia.
Zénit has lost only one home Europa League match in its last 31 receptions!
Zénit flawlessly showed Saint-Petersburg Stadium in the group stage (3 wins).
The Russian club must go back a handicap of 1 goal (defeat 1 goal to 0 in Turkey) to hope to qualify.
Zenit have only won 2 away games in their last 9 trips to the Europa League.
This season, the Turkish club has not recorded any win in the group stage in this C3 (1 draw and 2 losses).
Solid home, Zenit St. Petersburg should win against a team of Fenerbahçe very often disappointing outside.
Zenit Petersburg – Fenerbahce : Betting Tips
Zenit Petersburg – Win Odds: 2.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
