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Zenit Petersburg vs Real Sociedad Prediction & Betting tips
An entertaining match in this Thursday’s match will be played by Zenit and Real Sociedad for a new date of the Europa League (group stage).
Zenit Petersburg :
In my opinion, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, since Russians and Spaniards are offensive and offensive hierarchy. For this reason and knowing that the local table usually becomes very strong before its people, we advise you to play a few euros to the bet “plus 1.5 goals”. Remember that the Basques score and concede goals easily by acting away from Anoeta. It paints to be an intense duel and with many situations of goal.
Take into account that Zenit is a compact team and with good players thanks to the purchasing power of its leadership. It is being led by the experienced Roberto Mancini, being known for having signed a large number of Argentines. These are expected to give him the necessary hierarchy to succeed in this European competition (Kranevitter, Leandro Paredes, Driussi, Rigoni).
On the other hand do not forget that the Russian box has added positive results as a local in the Russian tournament, coming to thrash 5-1 Spartak Moscow a while back. He also thrashed Akhmat Grozny 4-0 and UFA 3-0. Only had problems before Rostov at the end of August (draw 0-0). For this European competition, beat Utrecht 1-0 Dutch in the previous stage. Already in the group stage, thrashed 0-5 to the Macedonian Vardar in its debut.
Real Sociedad :
Continuing with the analysis you must know that Real Sociedad comes from playing against Valencia last Sunday by the Santander League (defeat 2-3). Now their goal is to add their second win in the Europa League after beating Norwegian Rosenborg 4-0. Considering these details, it is logical that it can be ingeniƔrselas to have the ball and generate chances of goal.
To finish we tell you that the Basques have obtained several markers as visitors, after beating 2-3 to BalaĆdos, surpassing 2-4 to Deportivo in Riazor and losing 3-0 against Levante a week ago. Apparently, it is being an oncena that scores and concedes goals easily in this condition.
After reviewing the details of this comparison I play for the bet “plus 1.5 goals” due to the following reasons: First because Russians and Spaniards are level teams in offense, being feasible to alternate the ball from the initial pitazo. Therefore, it is not surprising that the process is intense and with spaces. Second because Zenit has a first level squad, which is already bearing fruit in its domestic league. It is expected that the Argentine legion that has can make their own and take advantage of the classic defensive spaces that usually leave their rival. And thirdly because the Real Sociedad, beyond having lost 3 consecutive games in the Santander League, is still a competitive midfield forward. Faced with this reality and knowing that the Basques usually always score, we believe that the game can finish 1-1 or 2-2, not ruling out a 2-0 victory in favor of any side.
