Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Dinamo Minsk
Match Time & Date:
09/08/2018
01:00 PM
Prediction: 1-2
Zenit Petersburg
Dinamo Minsk and Zenit face each other at Borisov Arena in what is expected to be a very entertaining game. Dinamo Minsk made it to the third qualifying round of the Europa League by beating the likes of Derry City and DAC, but Zenit are likely to pose a much bigger threat for the Belarus outfit than their previous rivals. Zenit have big ambitions for the 2018/2019 Europa League campaign and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at Dinamo Minsk when the two teams face each other in Borisov. The Zenitchiki are more of a team than the Belarusian outfit and we believe that away win should be considered. Artem Dzyuba, who represented Russia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals, is likely to lead the line for the Russian side against Dinamo Minsk and the opposition defenders are likely to have their work cut out for them when facing the former CSKA Moscow man.
Highlighted Player (Branislav Ivanovic):
Over the years Branislav Ivanovic has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world football. Bane plays as a centre back, but he is capable of playing as a full back as well. The Serbian defender has been playing for Chelsea since 2008 and he used to play for the likes of Srem, OFK Beograd and Lokomotiv Moscow in the past as well.
Ivanovic leaves his heart on the field in every single match and that is the main reason why the fans love him. He is known for his aerial ability as well and it has to be noted that he has scored 22 goals for Chelsea since arriving to Stamford Bridge in 2008.
The Serbian footballer has won two Premier League trophies with the Blues, but the Champions League trophy won in 2012 is considered the biggest success of his career. Branislav is married to Natasa, who gave birth to his four children.
Highlighted Team (Zenit Petersburg):
Zenit Saint Petersburg are a Russian football club that was founded by workers of Leningrad Metal Plant in 1925. Over the years the Zenitchiki have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in Russian football, but they won their first domestic trophy in 1984.
Zenit have been impressive in the national championship in the 21st century, winning four league titles, while clinching two Russian Cups (2010, 2016). The Zenitchiki are a regular participant of the Champions League group stages and in 2008 they did well to win the UEFA Cup. The Russian outfit defeated Glasgow Rangers (2-0) in the title game, with Denisov and Zyryanov both finding the net in the final of the competition.
Zenit play their home games at Krestovsky Stadium, the venue that was opened in 2016. Gazprom are the club’s main sponsors and the colour of their home shirts is white-sky blue. Brazilian ace Hulk is probably the most notable footballer who played for Zenit.
