Famous Russian coach, former mentor of Anji and Amkar, Dynamo Makhachkala Gadzhi Gadzhiev shared his expectations from the center match to be played between CSKA and Zenit in the 20th week of the Russian Premier League. He noted that Zenit was warned by the game against Dynamo in the Russian Cup – the main time of the match ended with a score of 1: 1, and Muscovites came out stronger in the penalty shootout. Speaking about the match between CSKA and Zenit, Gadzhiev said that the chances of the teams are equal.
“50 to 50. They play in Moscow, the chances are equal in any case. “Zenith” is a little worried in the cup match against “Dynamo” at home. So Zenit’s potential – I think many experts will agree with me – is higher than any team’s potential, including CSKA. But Zenit is playing away.
The match against Dynamo came as a surprise to me. At the end of the match, when Zenit usually dominated, if they drew or lost, Dynamo had the advantage. Even though no two matches are the same and compared to what happened in the Cup, a completely different picture may emerge in the next round in CSKA. But overall I think the chances are equal.”
The match between CSKA and Zenit will be played on Sunday, March 19 and kicks off at 19:30 Moscow time. Blue-White-Blues are in the lead with 48 points and there is a game 8 points ahead of second place Spartak. CSKA is in fifth place with 32 points.
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