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Zenit Sankt Petersburg hosts PSV Eindhoven in the Europa League after the Russians won the first leg 1-0 in Holland.
Zenit came into the first match without an official match to their belt, but played pretty well … had a decent number of chances and managed to play a great defensive game, keeping the super offensive PSV limited to only a reasonable number of opportunities … forcing them to play mostly a sterile possession game. Zenit still hasn`t played another official match domestically, but after the first leg performance and result, they will be confident of their chances to advance.
Zenit lineup: Lodygin – Smolnikov, Criscito, Garay, Neto – Garcia, Witsel – Shatov, Hulk, Danny – Rondon
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PSV is having a dream season in the Netherlands with their young, offensive side, but could not replicate the same form in Europe … finishing 10 points behind Dynamo Moscow in the Europa League group, though they did not have too much trouble qualifying. They could not break Zenit in the first leg and for sure it will be even tougher in Russia with the weather and all. PSV won 3-0 in the weekend vs. Dordrecht and has the derby match against Ajax coming up in a few days.
PSV lineup: Zoet – Brenet, Willems, Bruma, Isimat-Marin – Guardado, Maher, Wijnaldum – Narsingh, Depay, De Jong
Zenit proved again that they can be a force in European football when they turn up to play and the way PSV slowed down after going down 0-1, it shows that the young visitors still have a lot to learn. I tipped the over in the first game but now I can see an experienced and quality Zenit side making this a low scoring affair. I expect Zenit to deny PSV again and ride that 1-0 advantage with precaution, playing more on the tactical side. My tip will be under 2,5 goals to be scored … all of PSV’s three matches vs. Russian opposition this season finished 0-1 and that could be the result again today in the cold Russian weather. Correct score prediction: Zenit St Petersburg – PSV Eindhoven 1-0.
Pick: under 2,5
Odds: 1.94 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 7.52
Event date: 26 February
