The actual champion is playing against the hottest team in Russia. I am saying the hottest team for Anzhi as Russian businessman Kerimov spent a lot of money during the transfer window. He bought some famous names like ex Inter and Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos, Joao Carlos from Genk, Boussoufa from Anderlecht, Angbwa from Saturn, Djako from Hapoel, Tardelli from Atletiko Mineiro, Ivanov from Saturn, Lakhiyalov from Terek, Jucilei from Corinthians and other. The coach of Anzhi is Gadziev and he will try to take the best from the squad. But Anzhi played just a goalless draw in the first round against Krasnodar.

Zenit on other hand started the season excellent way. They managed to win 1:0 against Terek Grozny on road. It is not easy at all to win at Grozny and that is why I am saying they have started the season good. Coach Luciano Spalletti is enjoying the moment and I am sure his team will continue that way. The only goal against Terek was scored by Danko Lazovic.

Thinking about this game, I decide to take Over 2.5 goals. Both teams have already played one match this season, in cup competition. Zenit managed to win 3:2 as visitor. Danko Lazovic, Danny and Szabolcs Huszti were the scorers for Zenit, while Kamil Agalarov and Dmitrij Ivanov were scorers for Anzhi. Now I expect another efficient match at Petrovsky Stadium in Sankt Petersburg. Zenit will strongly attack, but Anzhi players are very experienced and I think they are able to score too. So Over 2.5 goals is the best option for this match.