Shishkin: “Zenit is already in the championship with one foot. Krasnodar needs a miracle to get out of this situation.”
Roman Shishkin: “Krasnodar still has hope that a miracle will happen, but it’s unlikely.”
“Everything is in the hands of Zenit. They just need to not lose. There’s nothing better for them to do. Rostov can take points away from any opponent, but it’s the entire championship that’s at stake here. I think such a experienced team, with such a skilled coach, should be able to handle this situation. Even if Zenit only needs to win, they would definitely do so with a 80% chance of winning. We can only hope that a miracle will happen, but it’s unlikely. If Krasnodar could win against Dinamo, then everything would be in their hands. But they made a mistake.”
The expert’s assessment sounds absolute. The Petersburg team is in an ideal situation: they just need to draw to win the championship. The situation for Krasnodar is indeed disheartening. Losing points in the match against Dinamo has ruined their chances of competing for the title. Now, the fate of the championship depends entirely on the outcome of this match at Gazprom Arena. Miracles do happen in sports, but the current form and resources of the team suggest otherwise.