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Dynamo Makhachkala vs Zenit St Petersburg - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Russia
Russian Cup Anzhi Arena, Kaspijsk 
AI Match Summary
The first leg ended 3-0. The second leg of this knockout tie follows. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Dynamo Makhachkala have averaged 1.36 scored and 1.5 conceded recently, against Zenit St Petersburg's 1.83 scored and 0.62 conceded. Head-to-head, Dynamo Makhachkala have won 0 to Zenit St Petersburg's 4, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 2, 2026, ending 3:0. Model xG sits at 1.06 vs 1.81, favoring Zenit St Petersburg. Away (2) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Form's been kind to Zenit St Petersburg lately — more wins on the board than Dynamo Makhachkala.
- Model gives Zenit St Petersburg a 57% chance of winning this.
- 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.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- 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 | Dynamo Makhachkala | Zenit St Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 21 |
| Draws | 6 | 4 |
| Losses | 13 | 4 |
| Goals Scored | 1.36 | 1.83 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 0.62 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.81 |
| 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
Dynamo Makhachkala found the back of the net in 82% of recent matches (28 games).
H2H data points to 1.80 goals as a typical output.
Zenit St Petersburg let in goals in 48% of their last 29 matches.
Solid form: Dynamo Makhachkala remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Dynamo Makhachkala
(Home)Zenit St Petersburg
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spartak Moscow | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Rubin Kazan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:7 | 4 |
| 3 | Orenburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Rodina Moscow | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 3 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krasnodar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Dynamo Moscow | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Akhmat Grozny | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 4 | Fakel Voronezh | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:4 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 3)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zenit St Petersburg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 8 |
| 2 | Krylya Sovetov Samara | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Baltika | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 4 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 |
League Standings (Group 4)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FK Rostov | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:0 | 9 |
| 2 | Akron Togliatti | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1:4 | 5 |
| 3 | CSKA Moscow | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:2 | 2 |
