Group Stage – Zenit vs Juventus Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Zenit vs Juventus taking place? Zenit vs Juventus will take place on Wednesday 20th October, 2021 at 20:00 (UK)
Where is Zenit vs Juventus taking place? Zenit vs Juventus will take place at Saint-Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg
Where can I get tickets for Zenit vs Juventus? Ticket information for Zenit vs Juventus can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Zenit vs Juventus on in the UK? Zenit vs Juventus will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Zenit vs Juventus in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Zenit vs Juventus live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
ZENIT
PREDICTED XI (5-4-1): Kritsyuk; Sutormin, Barrios, Chistyakov, Lovren, Douglas Santos; Malcom, Kuzyaev, Wendel, Claudinho; Azmoun
UNAVAILABLE: Ozdoev (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Rakitskyy (Injured)
JUVENTUS
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Szczesny; Danilo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Cuadrado, Bentancur, Locatelli, Bernardeschi; Kean, Chiesa
UNAVAILABLE: Rabiot (Illness), Dybala (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: De Ligt (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Even at this relatively early stage of the competition, Juventus will have designs on top spot after beating their chief Group H rivals Chelsea on Matchday 2. They have really picked things up domestically too, after a shaky start, and Massimiliano Allegri’s influence is beginning to tell in his second stint at the club. Zenit easily overpowered Malmo last time out in the Champions League but they have lost both their Russian Premier League games since then and will have to raise their game significantly to compete with a Juve side that is growing in confidence. All things considered, a narrow away win looks on the cards here.
