Spartak Moscow vs Zenit Prediction, Tips & Odds
Spartak Moscow vs Zenit
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The model favours Zenit to win this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Both teams have had a solid start to the season, sitting close in the standings with identical points. However, Zenit's superior goal difference of +7 compared to Spartak Moscow's +3 highlights their offensive strength, having scored nine goals while conceding only two in their three matches. Spartak Moscow currently occupies third place with six points from three games, reflecting a promising start to the season. Their goal-scoring prowess has been evident with six goals, but they have also shown some defensive vulnerabilities, conceding three. This mix of offensive capability and defensive issues could be a concern against a team like Zenit that has been more efficient at both ends of the pitch. Zenit, on the other hand, sits in second place, also with six points but boasting a significantly better goal difference. Their attack has been potent, and their defence has proven to be solid, which could give them the edge in this matchup. Both teams have shown similar form recently, with three wins and one draw in their last five matches, indicating a competitive contest. According to the model, Zenit holds a win probability of approximately 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. However, Spartak Moscow's ability to score could pose a threat, particularly if they can exploit any defensive lapses from Zenit. The full prediction method used by The Daily Punt Analysis Team relies on an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results over the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Spartak Moscow manage games at home, conceding just 1.12 goals per match. Zenit score 1.89 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.4% probability.
Spartak Moscow have been the stronger side, winning 56% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.4% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.
Lines averaged across 3 bookmakers. Spartak Moscow are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
Spartak Moscow vs Zenit| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.79 | 3.36 | 2.59 | 1.92 | 1.89 | 1.69 | 2.04 | |
| 2.81 | 3.39 | 2.62 | 1.96 | 1.92 | — | — | |
| 2.62 | 3.14 | 2.44 | 1.98 | 1.86 | — | — | |
| 2.86 | 3.44 | 2.66 | 1.99 | 1.96 | 1.69 | 2.07 | |
Superbet | 2.77 | 3.30 | 2.47 | 1.95 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.97 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Zenit leads 3-1)In the last 10 matches between Spartak Moscow and Zenit, Spartak Moscow has won 1, drawn 6, and Zenit has won 3. The results indicate a tightly contested rivalry, with a notable frequency of draws, as half of the encounters ended level. Scorelines reveal a tendency for low-scoring matches, with only three games seeing more than two goals. Spartak's last victory over Zenit occurred in March 2025, suggesting a challenging period against their rivals since then. Overall, the head-to-head record highlights a competitive balance, with neither side dominating decisively in recent encounters.
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Krasnodar | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | WWWW |
| 2 |  CSKA Moscow | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | WWDDW |
| 3 | Zenit | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 9 | WLWW |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 9 | WLWW |
| 5 |  Dinamo Makhachkala | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | WLWW |
| 6 |  Baltika | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | LWWL |
| 14 |  Fakel | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 | DLDLL |
| 15 |  Krylia Sovetov | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2 | LLDD |
| 16 |  Akron | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 2 | DDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonSpartak Moscow have won 14 of their last 20 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Spartak Moscow 1-2 and beat Spartak Moscow 5-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 19W 8D 7L from the last 34 games (56% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Zenit have won 8 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Zenit 0-0 and beat FC Orenburg 0-3.
Overall, the wider run reads 25W 8D 3L from the last 36 games (69% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
1 playerSpartak Moscow1
Zenit
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
I. Tanashev has averaged 6.0 yellow cards per match across 1 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Spartak Moscow have averaged 7.5 corners per match at home; Zenit 6.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Spartak Moscow have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 56% of their matches and averaging 1.6 goals per game. They put 6.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Spartak Moscow player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
