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Baltika vs Zenit St Petersburg - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Russia
Russian Cup Rostec Arena, Kaliningrad 
AI Match Summary
The first leg ended 1-0. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Zenit St Petersburg have shipped 0.72 goals a game lately, while Baltika have conceded 0.96 and scored 1.46. Head-to-head, Baltika have won 0 to Zenit St Petersburg's 4, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 16, 2026, ending 2:3. xG projections (0.94 - 1.50) back Zenit St Petersburg to edge this. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: NG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Zenit St Petersburg have won more games recently than Baltika.
- Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 44%.
- Zenit St Petersburg arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Zenit St Petersburg, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- Zenit St Petersburg have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Baltika | Zenit St Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 24 |
| Draws | 9 | 2 |
| Losses | 10 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 1.46 | 2.1 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.96 | 0.72 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.94 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Baltika scored in 71% of their last 28 outings.
These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.
Baltika has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Zenit St Petersburg has conceded goals in 52% of their last 29 outings.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Baltika
(Home)Zenit St Petersburg
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartak Moscow | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Orenburg | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 7 |
| 3 | Rubin Kazan | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:11 | 4 |
| 4 | Rodina Moscow | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9:11 | 3 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamo Moscow | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Krasnodar | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 7 |
| 3 | Akhmat Grozny | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Fakel Voronezh | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:4 | 4 |
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zenit St Petersburg | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 11 |
| 2 | Baltika | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Krylya Sovetov Samara | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 6 |
| 4 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Rostov | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 9 |
| 2 | Akron Togliatti | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2:5 | 7 |
| 3 | CSKA Moscow | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 4 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2:3 | 3 |
