Is Zenit vs Chelsea on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture
Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea aim to get back to winning ways in Russia when they face Zenit Saint Petersburg.
The Blues put in arguably their best performance yet under the German last time out in Europe, demolishing Juventus to seize control of Group H.
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While level on points with the Italians, they hold the advantage on the head-to-head record, meaning they need only match the result of the Old Lady at home to Malmo to clinch first and a home second leg in the Round of 16.
A disappointing loss last time out in the Premier League to West Ham means this game will provide an extra opportunity to the Blues to work their way into form ahead of a packed festive period domestically.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg:
When is it?
The game will kick-off at 5:45pm on Wednesday, 8 December at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg.
How can I watch?
The match will be available to watch on BT Sport 3, coverage starts at 5:15pm. Subscribers can stream the match via the BT Sport app.
Confirmed line-ups
Zenit: M. Kerzhakov, Douglas Santos, Barrios, Lovren, Azmoun, Wendel, Malcom, Claudinho, Kuzyaev, Karavaev, Rakitskyy
Chelsea: Arrizabalaga, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Sarr, James, Saul Niguez, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Mount, Lukaku, Werner
Odds
Zenit Saint Petersburg: 21/4
Draw: 16/5
Chelsea: 1/2
Prediction
Zenit have already wrapped up third and a route into the Europa League, so Chelsea have the more motivation here and a team looking to prove their worth after their recent setback, which, alongside several players eager to work their way back into form or nail down a role moving forward, should translate to an away win. 0-2.
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