Zenit vs Akron Togliatti Prediction & Betting Tips (2 October)

Although their home ground can justifiably be accused of lacking atmosphere, Zenit have not let that detract from recent performances, with the former champions enjoying four wins on the spin in front of their own supporters in the Russian Cup. As for Akron Togliatti, they clearly do not travel well, suffering nine defeats in 18 top-flight trips and winning only once along the way.

It would be fair to say that Zenit are rarely involved in low-scoring encounters in the Russian Cup, as 13 of their most recent 15 matches have produced at least two goals. Given that nine of the previous 12 Akron Togliatti away games at this level have followed the same pattern, it would come as a surprise were this crucial contest not to deliver over 2.5 goals.

Over the course of their last 19 Russian Cup matches, Akron Togliatti have kept an impressive tally of 14 clean sheets, so finding a way through against Akron Togliatti can prove difficult. Given that just three of the most recent 13 top-flight fixtures involving Zenit have served up goals at both ends of the pitch, it is hard to see much of a deviation from the script.