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Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit St Petersburg

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Russian Cup 2025/2026 Akhmat-Arena, Groznyj
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Match Events

3' Event
Adamov A.
Assist: Gondou L.
8' Event
Gondou L.
Assist: Sobolev A.
46'
Sub
Ibishev T. In: Ghandri N.
Out: Ibishev T.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 1-2, with Zenit St Petersburg advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

36%
Akhmat Grozny
44%
Draws
20%
Zenit St Petersburg
Draw rate projection: 44% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

71% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Zenit St Petersburg come out ahead of Akhmat Grozny on wins alone.
  • 44% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Zenit St Petersburg arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Zenit St Petersburg, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Zenit St Petersburg here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Akhmat Grozny Clean Sheet 14%
Zenit St Petersburg Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Akhmat Grozny Zenit St Petersburg
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 14 20
Draws 9 4
Losses 5 4
Goals Scored 1.75 2.75
Goals Conceded 0.5 0.63
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.50 0.63

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 26, 2026 Premier League
Zenit St Petersburg vs Akhmat Grozny
2:0
Sep 17, 2025 Russian Cup
Zenit St Petersburg vs Akhmat Grozny
2:1
Aug 9, 2025 Premier League
Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit St Petersburg
1:0
Jul 30, 2025 Russian Cup
Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit St Petersburg
1:2
May 24, 2025 Premier League
Zenit St Petersburg vs Akhmat Grozny
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Akhmat Grozny Compare

Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Zenit St Petersburg Compare

Top Goalscorer Adamov A.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Gondou L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 2.5
Avg xA / game 1.53

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Akhmat Grozny 35 / 100
Zenit St Petersburg 32 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Akhmat Grozny Zenit St Petersburg

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick ZEN Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Akhmat Grozny's goal record stands at 89% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Akhmat Grozny has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Defensive concern: Zenit St Petersburg conceded in 50% of 28 recent games.

Scoring Trends

Akhmat Grozny VS Zenit St Petersburg
1.75 Goals Scored 2.75
0.5 Goals Conceded 0.63
75% Over 1.5 100%
38% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Akhmat Grozny

(Home)
26 Jul
Lokomotiv Moscow
1 : 1
Akhmat Grozny
16 Jul
Akhmat Grozny
1 : 0
Ajman
14 Jul
Radnik Bijeljina
0 : 3
Akhmat Grozny
11 Jul
IMT Novi Beograd
0 : 1
Akhmat Grozny
04 Jul
Novi Pazar
1 : 1
Akhmat Grozny
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Zenit St Petersburg

(Away)
25 Jul
Akron Togliatti
0 : 5
Zenit St Petersburg
18 Jul
Zenit St Petersburg
2 : 1
Spartak Moscow
13 Jul
Zenit St Petersburg
1 : 1
Dynamo Makhachkala
12 Jul
Zenit St Petersburg
3 : 1
Crvena zvezda
08 Jul
Zenit St Petersburg
4 : 1
Neftchi Fargona
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Zenit St Petersburg660019:518
2Orenburg63036:148
3Rubin Kazan62045:96
4Akhmat Grozny61058:104
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Promotion - Russian Cup 2025/2026 (Regions Path - Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Krasnodar650114:514
2Dynamo Moscow630311:611
3Krylya Sovetov Samara63037:118
4PFC Sochi61058:183
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Spartak Moscow640213:513
2Dynamo Makhachkala65019:713
3FK Rostov62048:97
4Pari Nizhny Novgorod61054:133
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1CSKA Moscow64029:513
2Lokomotiv Moscow640210:413
3Baltika62046:95
4Akron Togliatti62046:135
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Promotion - Russian Cup 2025/2026 (Regions Path - Play Offs)