Group Stage – Zenit vs Malmo Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Zenit vs Malmo taking place? Zenit vs Malmo will take place on Wednesday 29th September, 2021 at 17:45 (UK)
Where is Zenit vs Malmo taking place? Zenit vs Malmo will take place at Saint-Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg
Where can I get tickets for Zenit vs Malmo? Ticket information for Zenit vs Malmo can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Zenit vs Malmo on in the UK? Zenit vs Malmo will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Zenit vs Malmo in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Zenit vs Malmo live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
ZENIT
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Kritsyuk; Chistiakov, Barrios, Rakits'kyy; Sutormin, Kuzyaev, Wendel, Douglas Santos; Malcom, Claudinho; Dzyuba
UNAVAILABLE: Karavaev (Injured), Ozdoev (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Lovren (Injured)
MALMO
PREDICTED XI (5-3-2): Dahlin; Berget, Ahmedhodzic, Nielsen, Brorsson, Olsson; Innocent, Christiansen, Rakip; Birmancevic, Colak
UNAVAILABLE: Toivonen (Injured), Knudsen (Injured), Sejdiu (Injured), Moisander (Unknown), Beijmo (Unknown)
QUESTIONABLE: Lewicki (Injured), Rieks (Unknown), Pena (Unknown)
THE PREDICTION
Zenit’s only defeat this season in any competition came at the hands of Chelsea in their Champions League opener and even then they would have been good value to take a point from the reigning European champions. They have the edge over Malmo in all areas of the pitch and the Russian side simply have to pick up three points here if they are to have any chance of finishing in the top two, as slim a chance as that is. The visitors have never won a Champions League group stage game and that wait looks set to go on here with this efficient Zenit outfit expected to triumph.
TIP: ZENIT TO WIN
