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Zenit vs Akhmat Prediction, Tips & Odds

Zenit vs Akhmat

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 11
Zenit
#3 · Premier League
WWDWW
VS
Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg
Akhmat
#11 · Premier League
LWDLD
★ OUR PICK
Zenit to Win
Strong home form and superior underlying numbers over Akhmat make Zenit the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.38 (implied 72.5%) for Zenit to Win. Our experts calculate a 75.0% probability (an expert ratio of 1.33). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.0% vs 72.5%), driven by Zenit's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Zenit to win this match against Akhmat, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Zenit currently sits in fifth place in the league with 18 points from nine matches, having secured six wins and suffered three losses. Their goal-scoring ability is evident, as they have netted 19 goals while conceding only nine, resulting in a strong goal difference of +10. Their recent form also shows promise, with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. On the other hand, Akhmat is positioned tenth in the standings with just 10 points from their nine matches, recording two wins, four draws, and three losses. Their goal statistics indicate a balanced attack and defence, with 13 goals scored and 13 conceded, leading to a goal difference of zero. However, their recent form has been lacklustre, managing only one win and two draws in their last five outings, which raises concerns about their ability to compete effectively against a stronger side like Zenit. The model gives Zenit a win probability of approximately 60%, while Akhmat's chances sit at around 15%. One key market percentage to note is Zenit's implied probability of winning at home. However, a caveat to consider is that if Zenit underperforms or struggles to convert chances, the match could become more competitive than anticipated. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis comes from The Daily Punt Analysis Team's in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Zenit Win67%1.38
Draw18%5.12
Akhmat Win15%9.30
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.7351.9%

Zenit have kept a clean sheet in 53% of matches. Akhmat average 1.5 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7352.1%

Combined goal output is high (3.3 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Zenit 2-0 Akhmat
6.1016.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
Zenit -0.0
1.0861%

Zenit have been the stronger side, winning 69% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.10
16.4%
1-0
6.55
15.3%
2-1
8.00
12.5%
3-0
8.25
12.1%
1-1
8.60
11.6%
3-1
11.00
9.1%

Our model projects a 2-0 Zenit win as the most likely scoreline at 16.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Zenit clean sheets, in line with their 53% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Zenit
-0.0
1.08
Akhmat
+0.0
6.10

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Zenit 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

Zenit vs Akhmat
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.365.059.201.702.161.991.73
1xBet
1.405.189.401.762.241.991.74

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
77.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
52.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
35%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XZenit or Draw
85%1.07
12Zenit or Akhmat
82%1.19
X2Draw or Akhmat
33%3.25

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Zenit leads 9-1)
9 Zenit0 Draw1 Akhmat
26 Apr
Zenit
2-0
Akhmat
Premier League
Sept 25
Zenit
2-1
Akhmat
Cup
Aug 25
Akhmat
1-0
Zenit
Premier League
Jul 25
Akhmat
1-2
Zenit
Cup
May 25
Zenit
3-0
Akhmat
Premier League
Nov 24
Akhmat
1-2
Zenit
Cup
Nov 24
Akhmat
1-2
Zenit
Premier League
Nov 24
Zenit
3-0
Akhmat
Cup
May 24
Akhmat Grozny
1-5
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Premier League
Oct 23
Zenit Saint Petersburg
2-1
Akhmat Grozny
Premier League

In the last 10 matches between Zenit and Akhmat, Zenit has won 9 times, while Akhmat has managed just 1 victory, with no draws recorded. The scorelines indicate a generally one-sided affair, with Zenit often securing comfortable wins, including three matches with a margin of at least three goals. Akhmat's lone win came in a narrow 1-0 result, showcasing their struggle to compete consistently. This dominance is further emphasized by the fact that Akhmat has not won against Zenit since 2025, highlighting a significant gap in their recent head-to-head encounters.

Premier League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Dynamo
10712158722
WWWWW
2
CSKA Moscow
10640189922
WWDWD
3
Zenit
1070322111121
WWWLW
4
FC Krasnodar
106311610621
LDDDW
5
Spartak Moscow
10622178920
DWWLD
6
Rubin
102621212012
LDDDW
11
Akhmat
102531313011
DLWDD
14
Akron
101541119-88
LWDDD
15
Rodina Moskva
101271025-155
LDLLL
16
Fakel
10037618-123
LLDLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
ZenitHome
2W0D2L
4 playedGF 7 · GA 51.50 pts/game
AkhmatAway
0W3D2L
5 playedGF 2 · GA 50.60 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
ZenitAkhmat
1.82Goals p.g.1.47
0.67Goals conceded p.g.1.08
53%Clean sheets32%
69%Win rate42%
2.49Avg goals in match2.55
1.40xG per game1.14
58%Possession %48%
5.7Shots on target / game3.6
5.4Corners per game4.4
Zenit
Recent Form

Zenit have won 20 of their last 28 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Zenit 1-0 and beat Zenit 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 31W 9D 5L from the last 45 games (69% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: ZenitAll competitions
10 Oct
FC Krasnodar
2-3
Zenit
Premier League
04 Oct
Zenit
1-0
Bate Borisov
Friendlies Clubs
27 Sept
Shanghai Shenhua
0-0
Zenit
Friendlies Clubs
16 Sept
Baltika
2-3
Zenit
Premier League
12 Sept
Zenit
2-1
Lokomotiv
Premier League
05 Sept
Zenit
1-2
CSKA Moscow
Premier League
31
Win
69%
9
Draw
20%
5
Lost
11%
Akhmat
Recent Form

Akhmat have won 2 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 10 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Akhmat 2-0 and drew with Rubin 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 13D 9L from the last 38 games (42% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AkhmatAll competitions
17 Sept
Akron
2-0
Akhmat
Premier League
13 Sept
Akhmat
3-2
Dinamo Makhachkala
Premier League
07 Sept
Rubin
1-1
Akhmat
Premier League
03 Sept
Dynamo
3-0
Akhmat
Cup
29 Aug
Akhmat
3-3
Krylia Sovetov
Premier League
22 Aug
Akhmat
4-1
FC Rostov
Premier League
16
Win
42%
13
Draw
34%
9
Lost
24%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Zenit

No reported absences

Akhmat

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.

High Probability
Zenit Win1.38 (66.8%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.73 (52.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.20 (47.9%)
Both Teams Score1.99 (48.1%)
BTTS No1.73 (51.9%)
Speculative
Draw5.12 (18.4%)
Akhmat Win9.30 (14.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Zenit have averaged 5.4 corners per match at home; Akhmat 4.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.9 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Zenit have generated 1.40 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 69% of them. They put 5.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Zenit player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Zenit to Win

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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.