Zenit St Petersburg vs Anderlecht Prediction & Betting Tips - Europa League

Prediction published on 22/02/2017, 15:00  by | Modified on 04/10/2017 at 06:09 in Europa League Prediction

Zenit lost 2-0 away to Anderlecht in the first leg of this last 32 Europa League tie. Two first half goals from Achaempong put the Belgian side in command of the tie but can they now keep that lead and progress into the last sixteen. Zenit haven't played a league game since early December so this isn't easy for them. There have been plenty of friendlies played but this is a bit more difficult than a 14-1 away win over Sohar U21's.  In the group stages they were dominant winning their group by seven points and won all three of their home games by an aggregate of 9-1 and are unbeaten at home in the Russian Premier league this season. They should be able to win this game but will be upset over the fact they couldn't get an away goal. Anderlecht finished second behind St Etienne in the group stages and the French side have already been knocked out by Manchester United. They drew two of their away games 1-1 and beat Gabalia 3-1 but everyone beat that side. In the Belgian League, they are in second place and look likely to be in the Champions League next season. They have lost three away games though and Zenit can be backed to win this second leg but may struggle to qualify.