Zenit suffered a double loss compared to their previous season's record.

Zenit St. Petersburg's Stumble in the 2022/23 Championship

It's a tough season for Zenit, the current Russian football champs hailing from St. Petersburg. They've already suffered four defeats in the ongoing championship, double their loss count from last season. After their recent loss against Moscow's "Lokomotiv" (1:3), this is the most Zenit has lost in the Russian Premier League since the 2018/19 season when they snatched the title despite losing six matches.

Remarkably, Zenit had been on a four-year streak, never exceeding three defeats in a season. In the previous three championships, they recorded 2, 3, and 3 losses, respectively. This season, they had only two defeats before the Lokomotiv match.

The "Railwaymen" of Lokomotiv have made history by becoming one of just two RPL clubs to hand Zenit two defeats in a single season under the leadership of Sergei Semak. The first encounter between these teams resulted in a 1:2 loss for Zenit at home.

Interestingly, this is the first instance since the 2020/21 season when Zenit has lost twice to the same opponent in a season under Semak's leadership. Back then, they faced off against Kazan's "Rubin", losing both matches with the same scoreline, 1:2.

Looking at the broader picture, Sergei Semak has proven himself to be a strategic and capable leader. Zenit typically holds a strong position in the Russian Premier League, often vying for top spots. The competition in the league is fierce, with teams like CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow presenting a formidable challenge. Key performance indicators such as points earned, goal difference, and final league position will help us gauge Zenit's performance this season. However, a thorough analysis of detailed statistics from the 2022/23 season is necessary to understand the specific changes in performance.

[Enrichment Insight: In the 2024/2025 season, Zenit St. Petersburg is currently in second place, showcasing their consistent performance at the top of the league. The competition remains stiff, with FC Krasnodar and CSKA Moscow presenting strong competition.]

In an unexpected turn of events, Lokomotiv's Railwaymen, led by Sergei Semak, have managed to handed Zenit St. Petersburg two defeats in a single season, a feat not achieved since the 2020/21 season against Kazan's "Rubin".
Although Zenit has twice suffered losses at the hands of Lokomotiv this season, they still hold a respectable position in the Russian Premier League, often vying for top spots and challenging teams like CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow.
With Zenit's current position in the 2024/2025 season, it appears that the team has managed to maintain their consistency at the top of the league, despite the two losses to Lokomotiv.
In the 2022/23 season, Zenit suffered twice as many defeats as they did in the previous season, a stark contrast to their four-year streak of never exceeding three defeats in a season.
As the 2022/23 season comes to a close, a thorough analysis of detailed statistics will be essential to understand the specific changes in Zenit's performance and their placement in the European-leagues, including the Premier-League.