CSK vs ZEN Dream11 Team Prediction CSKA Moscow vs Zenit St Pietersburg Russian Premier League 18 March

CSK vs ZEN Dream11

As the Russian Premier League goes on in full swing, it will be CSKA Moscow that plays host to Zenit St Pietersburg at the VEB Arena up next. Talking about the standings, Zenit are occupying the top spot with 45 points, and have a four point cushion to second placed Spartak Moscow. Meanwhile, CSKA Moscow are in at the third spot with 40 points and will be looking to narrow the gap later tonight. With both clubs have ample quality in their respective squads, we can expect another exciting 90 odd minutes of football. With that being said, here is the CSK vs ZEN Dream 11 Prediction for the fixture ahead.

Date: 18 March, Thursady
Kick-Off: 10:30 pm (ist)
Venue: VEB Arena
Russian Premier League Points Table: Zenit are at the top spot with 45 points, while, CSKA Moscow are in at the 3^rd with 40 points.

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Recent Form
CSKA Moscow: DWLWL

Zenit St. Pietersburg: WWDLW

Head to Head
From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Zenit who have had the upper hand with four wins in contrast to CSKA Moscow’s one win. One game has also ended on level terms.

CSK vs ZEN Dream11 Today Match Prediction Details

CSKA Moscow News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Bruno Fuchs and Kirill Nabbakin are ruled out due to injuries.

 Expected Changes: Igor Akinfeec should be starting in at goal, while, Schennikov, Magunsson, Diveev and Zainutdinov could line up as the back four in defence. Maradishvili and Akhmetov could partner along in central midfield. Ejuke, Vlasic, Kuchaev and Rondon are expected to be in charge of the offence.

 CSKA Moscow Starting XI (likely)
Akinfeev
Schennikov
Magnusson
Diveev
Zaintudinov
Maradishvili
Akhmetov
Ejuke
Vlasic
Kuchaev
Rondon

 Zenit St. Petersburg News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Mikhail Kerzhakov is on the sidelines as a result of an injury.

 Expected Changes: Lunev should be starting in at goal, while, Karavaev, Lovren, Rakistskiy and Santos are likely to form the line of defence. Kuzyanev, Barrios, Ozdoev and Wendel should be filling in at midfield. Dzyuba and Azmoun are ikely to lead the attack up front.

 Zenit St. Petersburg Starting XI (likely)
Lunev
Karavaev
Rakitskiy
Santos
Kuzyaev
Barrios
Ozdoev
Wendel
Dzyuba
Azmoun

 CSK vs ZEN Today Match Prediction: Who will win CSK vs ZEN Dream11 Match Today
Both sides have been going through a quality season in the league and it could turn out to be one exciting affair as CSKA Moscow and Zenit occupy the top half of the points table. However, Zenit St. Petersburg seem to be the more cohesive unit and will be heading in as the favorites to win as per the CSK vs ZEN Today Match Prediction odds.

Captain Options

Nikola Vlasic has been the standouts in the advanced region for CSKA Moscow. The Croatian international has nine goals, five assists and a pass accuracy of 80% from 20 appearances in the league this season.

Artem Dzuba can play a pivotal role in the attacking front for Zenit St. Petersburg. The 32-year-old has 12 goals and four assists from 20 appearances in the league this season. He can be added to the Livescore Prediction side.

Differential Picks
Konstantin Kuchaev has impressed in the midfield region for CSKA Moscow. Kuchaev has registered six goals, three assists and also has a pass accuracy of 78% from 18 appearances in the league this season.

Sardar Azmoun can also prove to be the danger man in the forward line for Zenit. Azmoun has bagged 13 goals and two assists from 18 appearances in the league this season.

CSK vs ZEN Dream11 Teams
Goalkeeper – Igor Akinfeev
Defenders – Dejan Lovren, Mário Fernandes, Douglas Santos, Hordur Magnusson
Midfielders – Nikola Vlasic, Daler Kuzyayev, Konstantin Kuchaev, Wendel
Forwards – Sardar Azmoun, Salomono Rondon