Elimination from the Europa League might have a negative impact on the team, but FC Zenit pulled off a decent performance in midweek in Seville and are favourites to get the three points here.
FC Rubin Kazan lost their last three matches before the winter break and are now forced to make up for the lost time. The Kazan outfit have won twice in Saint Petersburg in the last four years and are hoping to cause an upset on Monday.