Yegor Titov, a former player for Moscow’s Spartak and a popular figure in St. Petersburg football circles, doubts that Zenit will slip up in the Russian Premier League. He points to Zenit as a team that steps in when it matters most and tends to deliver results, especially when playing at home. Titov suggests that while Spartak Moscow could still be a strong challenger, their task is made tougher by Zenit’s consistency and ability to close out games with clarity and poise.
In their most recent league match, Zenit emerged with a 3-2 victory over Khimki in Round 19, a result that reinforced the team’s position at the top of the standings. With this win, Zenit increased their lead in the championship table, reaching 48 points. Spartak Moscow remains their closest pursuer, eight points behind the leaders, signaling a clear gap that Zenit has begun to widen as the season progresses.
Looking ahead, Zenit is scheduled to travel for Round 20 to face CSKA Moscow on March 19. The upcoming clash represents another opportunity for Zenit to demonstrate their title credentials on the road, testing their capacity to extend the margin at the top of the table and maintain momentum as the campaign progresses.
Former Zenit coach Vlastimil Petrzela assessed the current RPL standings, noting that Spartak continues to be a credible threat despite Zenit’s dominance and the Neva coast club fielding a highly competitive squad. Petrzela emphasized that Spartak remains in the race and that the season’s dynamics could still tilt in various directions, underscoring the ongoing battle for supremacy among Russia’s top teams.