Encounter between Zenit Penza and Metallurg Lipetsk is shaping up to be one of those affairs where momentum goes out the window. Starting
Zenit Penza’s been erratic, their displays fluctuating from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Metallurg Lipetsk’s fighting through a tough stretch, their rearguard looking unstable.
Checking past contests, it’s a mixed bag. Zenit Penza’s enjoyed the advantage lately, but the game’s got a short memory.
Personal take: Both outfits’ve got problems. Zenit Penza’s center park’s stuttering, while Metallurg Lipetsk’s forwards craves a cutting edge.
Across the Leon 2nd League B, Group 3, this fixture carries added significance. The league’s battle for continental qualification means every point is crucial, and both clubs know a statement win here could shift momentum in the rankings. Recent form in the Leon 2nd League B, Group 3 suggests neither team can afford slip-ups, making this tie even more compelling.
Still, there’s something about this one—perhaps, it’s the fixture where someone becomes a hero.
Final thought: This ain't just another game—it's unmissable action with implications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.
Zenit Penza: Sergey·Chernenko, stepan degtev, Yaroslav Terechev, Pavel Makarov, artem kulakov, Dmitriy Korolev, nikita kolesin, timofey kashitsyn, Evgeniy Egorov, aleksandr dementjev, artem datsenko
Metallurg Lipetsk: Aleksandr Kutyin, Egor ananyev, Ilnur Badrtdinov, Kirill·Dontsov, sergei gaiduk, Egor Glukhov, Mikhail·Kazimir, nikita kononenko, dmitry pakhomov, Semin Denis, roman tkachukThe latest head-to-head meetings of competitors in every tournament. Following this statistics we can make a conclusion that Metallurg Lipetsk has better chance.
Over the last matches Zenit Penza holds wins - 1, losses - 3 and draws - 1. Metallurg Lipetsk on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Based on the games played a conclusion can be made that Metallurg Lipetsk currently is in better form, unlike Zenit Penza.
Zenit Penza: Strogino Moskow – (Loss 3:0), Salyut Belgorod – (Loss 2:0), Znamya Truda – (Loss 0:2), Ska-khabarovsk 2 – (Win 2:1), Spartak Tambov – (Draw 0:0).
Metallurg Lipetsk: Znamya Truda – (Loss 0:1), Ska-khabarovsk 2 – (Win 2:1), Spartak Tambov – (Win 2:1), Rodina Moskva III – (Win 0:2), Ryazan – (Draw 0:0).