Zenit Vs RB Leipzig

Competition/Round: 2017-18 UEFA Europa League squad changes, Round of 16 2st leg

Date/Time: 15 March 2018 – 7:00 PM

Venue: Stadion Krestovskyi

Referee: Daniele Orsato

Zenit Saint Petersburg will have RB Leipzig at the Krestovsky Stadium this week in the Europa League round of 16, second leg coordinate.

Zenit were beaten 2-1 at the Red Bull Arena in the principal leg. Bruma and Timo Werner scored an objective each for the home side, however a late away objective scored by Domenico Criscito guaranteed that the Russians likewise have their odds to achieve the quarterfinals. The tie isn’t finished yet.

Zenit vs RB Leipzig Lineups ( Predicted XI )

Zenit Lineup ( 4-4-2 )

Goalkeeper: Lunyov (GK)

Defenders: Criscito (LB)   Mevlja (LCB)   Ivanovic (RCB)     Smolinkov (RB)

Midfielders: Ozdoyev (LM)    Zhirkov (LCM)   Yerokin (RCM)    Kuzyayev (RM)

Attackers:  Driussi (LS)   Kokorin (RS)

RB Leipzig Lineup ( 4-4-2 )

Goalkeeper: Gulaski (GK)

Defenders: Bernardo (LB)   Konate (LCB)   Orban (RCB)     Klostermann (RB)

Midfielders: Bruma (LM)    Demme (LCM)   Kampl (RCM)    Sabitzer (RM)

Attackers:  Werner (LS)   Poulsen (RS)

Zenit vs RB Leipzig Prediction

Zenit have home advantage in this match. The away goal that they scored in the first leg might prove to be crucial to deciding who will make it to the next round of the competition.

On the other hand, RB Leipzig will not want to lose this tie as they have the advantage and the away side will be looking for the opening goal. They will give their everything to progress to the next stage of the competition.

As the tie is still open, Zenit have their chance to enter into the next stage of the competition. It is most likely that the team that scores first will most likely win this match.

But, the mental state of the team can be a significant factor in deciding the fixture. As RB Leipzig have already defeated Zenit in their home, they can’t afford to lose the game here.

However, in front of their own fans, Zenit can provide some beautiful football. So, we predict that Zenit will win the match in such a way that the win will be enough for them to progress to the next stage of the competition.

Our prediction for this match is a 2-0 win for Zenit Saint Petersburg.