Former Zenit midfielder and board member Andrei Arshavin aligns with the views of former Russian national team player Vladislav Radimov. The St. Petersburg club is favored to win decisively against Moscow’s Spartak in the 19th round of the Russian Premier League, according to a report from RB Sports. The clash promises a compelling chapter in the season as Zenit pushes for a strong restart after the winter break.
Arshavin shared his perspective on the expected outcome, echoing Radimov’s belief that Spartak could visit St. Petersburg, collect a modest haul, and depart with a setback. He indicated that Zenit appears to be in strong form, with Spartak also showing potential to contend for points in the upcoming run of fixtures. The veteran forward suggested that the home side has momentum on their side as the team prepares to host the visitors.
The match is scheduled for March 2 in St. Petersburg, with kickoff set for 19:30 Moscow time. This game will mark the first round after the league resumes following the winter pause, adding extra weight to the standings and the momentum each club carries into the restart.
Spartak has spent 18 rounds in the Russian Premier League and sits in fifth place with 30 points. Krasnodar entered the winter break at the top of the table with 38 points, while Zenit sits close behind in second place, trailing by two points. Dinamo Moscow is third with 32 points, rounding out the early top tier positions. As the season resumes, both Zenit and Spartak face renewed scrutiny from fans and analysts who are eager to see how the teams adapt after the pause and whether their trajectories align with those early season expectations.
Earlier comments from Stanislav Cherchesov emphasized a level of quality that might not be fully realized by Zenit and Spartak, hinting at the high standards and competitive pressures that drive the league. The dialogue around this match underscores the ongoing narrative of two of Russia’s most storied clubs as they navigate the challenges of a tightly contested season and seek to assert their claims for domestic glory.