"Zenit is in top form, not conceding and scoring a lot. Glushenkov is a key player. Wendel's injury affects the attack link. Latyshenok is a reliable goalkeeper. Zenit's defense and midfield are excellent. A Zenit victory is expected, a draw would be a surprise."
Today, Khimki and Zenit are playing. Zenit is leading the championship, not conceding a single goal in 4 rounds. Khimki play attacking football but have problems in defense. It is likely that Zenit will score a lot of goals again but may also concede. I expect a high-scoring match with goals from both sides, so I predict a total of over 2.5 goals.
In the fifth round, Khimki will host Zenit, which shows high scoring efficiency and reliable defense. Khimki is in a tough situation, their defense is inferior to Zenit's strong attacking lineup. The leadership and form of the players from St. Petersburg speak in favor of a confident victory for the guests. Prediction: Zenit to win by two goals or more.