Zenit will host Nizhny Novgorod in a matchday 15 fixture in the Russian Premier League on Friday.The home side will be looking to get back to winning ways following their shock goalless draw away to Ural before the international break.Nizhny fell to a 3-1 defeat against Akhmat Grozny away from home. Mohamed Konate and Danill Utkin scored either side of Danil Penchikov's own goal to guide their side to all three points.FC Zenit in English✨@fczenit_enLive scenes from the Gazprom Training Camp 🏃‍♂️11:13 AM · Nov 17, 2021172Live scenes from the Gazprom Training Camp 🏃‍♂️https://t.co/6h4KuaoNf4Zenit's draw saw their lead at the summit reduced to three points. They have garnered 30 points from 14 matches in their quest to retain the league crown. Nizhny Novgorod sit in the relegation zone on 14 points.Zenit vs Nizhny Novgorod Head-to-HeadThis will be only the second meeting between the two sides. Their sole clash came in the round of 16 of the 2009-10 Russian Cup.An extra-time strike by Ivica Krizanac helped Zenit progress with a 2-1 victory after both sides had played out a 1-1 draw in regular time.Nizhny have won just one of their last five games in all competitions, losing the remaining four. Zenit have two victories from their last five.Zenit form guide (all competitions): D-L-W-W-LNizhny Novgorod form guide (all competitions): L-L-W-L-LZenit vs Nizhny Novgorod Team NewsZenit The hosts have a number of players ruled out with injuries. Stanislav Kritsyuk (leg), Daler Kuzyaev (knock), Douglas Santos (leg) and Magomed Ozdoev (ligament) are all unavailable due to fitness issues.Midfielder Claudinho will miss the game through suspension for his second-half dismissal against Ural.Injuries: Stanislav Kritsyuk, Daler Kuzyaev, Douglas Santos, Magomed OzdoevSuspension: ClaudinhoFC Zenit in English✨@fczenit_enSergei Semak: "The team reflect the manager and always want to win"The Zenit manager spoke to the press ahead of the visit of @fcnn_ru this Friday📰 en.fc-zenit.ru/news/2021-11-1…3:06 AM · Nov 17, 202181Sergei Semak: "The team reflect the manager and always want to win"The Zenit manager spoke to the press ahead of the visit of @fcnn_ru this Friday📰 en.fc-zenit.ru/news/2021-11-1… https://t.co/LcAmndRPojNizhny NovgorodThere are no known injuries or suspension concerns for the visitors.Injuries: NoneSuspension: NoneZenit vs Nizhny Novgorod Predicted XIZenit Saint Petersburg Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Stanislav Kritsyuk (GK); Dmitri Chistyakov, Dejan Lovren, Yaroslav Rakitskiy; Aleksey Sutormin, Danil Krugovoy, Andrie Mostvoy, Wendel; Sardar Azmoun, Malcolm; Artem DzyubaNizhny Novgorod Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Artur Nigmatullin (GK); Akos Kecskes, Kirill Gotsuk, Nikita Kakkoev; Ibrakhimkhalil Yuldoshev, Nikolai Kalinski, Albert Sharipov, Danil Penchikov; Denis Tkachuk, Iliya Berkovskiy; Bekim BalajZenit vs Nizhny Novgorod PredictionZenit are vastly superior to their opponents and the game against Nizhny offers the home side the chance to get back to winning ways.The hosts will likely start the game on the front foot to stamp their authority early on. Barring an unlikely upset, there should be only one winner here, with Zenit securing all three points.Prediction: Zenit 4-1 Nizhny Novgorod