Andrey Kobelyov, the former coach of the "Dinamo" team, expressed his thoughts on the chances of the "Zenit" team in the current RPL season. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to the expert, the St. Petersburg club is still considered the main favorite of the championship. He emphasized that "Zenit" remains the main contender for victory in the RPL.
In order to further strengthen the team, they have the opportunity to purchase a more expensive player compared to other teams in the RPL. In the 2025/26 season, "Zenit" started with a 2:1 victory against the "Rostov" team.
In the second round, they will play against Kazan's "Rubin" team on July 27 at 20:00 Moscow time. This match will be the team's second important contest of the season.
Experts expect "Zenit" to show high results. The strong squad and financial capabilities of the team will greatly assist them in securing the championship.
Thus, the chances of "Zenit" winning in the current season are rated as high.
