RussiaMatches analysed: 272024–2026Matvey Zaika: referee stats
Matvey Zaika (Russia) has shown 4.37 cards per game in 27 analysed matches — +4% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: average.
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Percentile among 3035 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Matvey Zaika by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 10 | 3.90 | 4.02 | −2% | 40% | 20% |
| Premier League | 4 | 5.75 | 4.92 | +5% | 0% | 50% |
| Cup | 3 | 2.33 | 3.46 | −6% | 33% | 0% |
| Second League - Group 1 | 3 | 3.33 | 4.44 | −6% | 0% | 33% |
| Second League A - Spring Season Silver | 3 | 6.00 | 3.73 | +13% | 67% | 33% |
| Second League A - Division A Gold | 2 | 5.50 | 3.76 | +7% | 100% | 0% |
| Second League A - Division A Silver | 2 | 5.00 | 4.45 | +2% | 50% | 50% |
Last matches refereed by Matvey Zaika
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov | Fakel – DynamoPremier League | 1:2 | 9 | 28 | 0 |
| Sat 24 Oct | Rubin – Krylia SovetovPremier League | 0:2 | 5 | 30 | 0 |
| Tue 13 Oct | FC Krasnodar – FakelCup | 0:2 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
| Thu 17 Sept | Akron – AkhmatPremier League | 2:0 | 9 | 31 | 0 |
| Wed 5 Aug | Spartak Moscow – FC OrenburgCup | 5:1 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Sat 25 Jul | Dynamo – Krylia SovetovPremier League | 0:0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Sat 16 May | Spartak Kostroma – FC UFAFirst League | 0:1 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Fri 8 May | Fakel – Ska-khabarovskFirst League | 0:0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Sat 2 May | Chernomorets – Rodina MoskvaFirst League | 1:3 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Chelyabinsk – UralFirst League | 1:2 | 4 | — | 1 |
| Sat 18 Apr | Ska-khabarovsk – Rotor VolgogradFirst League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 12 Apr | Torpedo Moskva – Arsenal TulaFirst League | 1:1 | 4 | — | 0 |
| Wed 1 Apr | FK Neftekhimik – FakelFirst League | 0:2 | 1 | — | 0 |
| Sun 29 Mar | Rodina Moskva – UralFirst League | 3:1 | 7 | — | 1 |
| Sat 14 Mar | KAMAZ – Rotor VolgogradFirst League | 1:1 | 3 | — | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Matvey Zaika give per game?
On average 4.37 cards per game in 27 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.12).
Is Matvey Zaika a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Matvey Zaika officiates, the card count is +4% – profile: average. A red card appeared in 26% of these matches.
How often do matches with Matvey Zaika go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 33% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 67%. Both teams were booked in 78%.
Does Matvey Zaika give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 37% of matches refereed by Matvey Zaika.