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Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Russia
Premier League Gazprom Arena, Saint Petersburg 
Match Events
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Joao Victor
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Semak S.
19'
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Glebov K.
AI Match Summary
The Premier League game between Zenit St Petersburg and CSKA Moscow finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward CSKA Moscow.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
15%
34%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Zenit St Petersburg
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
15%
/ Low Confidence
- Zenit St Petersburg carry the better recent record into this one.
- Win probability leans Zenit St Petersburg's way, sitting at 36%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Zenit St Petersburg Clean Sheet 17%
CSKA Moscow Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Zenit St Petersburg | CSKA Moscow |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 30 |
| Wins | 22 | 11 |
| Draws | 3 | 10 |
| Losses | 3 | 9 |
| Goals Scored | 1.96 | 1.43 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.64 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 5, 2026 Premier League
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow
1:2
May 2, 2026 Premier League
CSKA Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg
1:3
Feb 10, 2026 Club Friendly
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow
2:3
Aug 3, 2025 Premier League
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow
1:1
May 14, 2025 Russian Cup
CSKA Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Zenit St Petersburg Compare
Top Goalscorer Sobolev A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72
CSKA Moscow Compare
Top Goalscorer Oblyakov I.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Zenit St Petersburg 36 / 100
CSKA Moscow 33 / 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
Zenit St Petersburg CSKA Moscow
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Attacking prowess: Zenit St Petersburg scored in 93% of their last 28 outings.
CSKA Moscow has conceded goals in 87% of their last 30 outings.
H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.
Zenit St Petersburg has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Zenit St Petersburg VS CSKA Moscow
1.5 Goals Scored 1.88
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.38
63% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Zenit St Petersburg
(Home) 10 Oct
Krasnodar
2 : 3 Zenit St Petersburg
04 Oct
Zenit St Petersburg
1 : 0 BATE
27 Sept
Shanghai Shenhua
0 : 1 Zenit St Petersburg
16 Sept
Baltika
2 : 3 Zenit St Petersburg
12 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
2 : 1 Lokomotiv Moscow
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04 Oct
Zenit St Petersburg
1 : 0 BATE
12 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
2 : 1 Lokomotiv Moscow
05 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
1 : 2 CSKA Moscow
02 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
3 : 0 Dynamo Makhachkala
16 Aug
Zenit St Petersburg
3 : 0 Dynamo Moscow
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CSKA Moscow
(Away) 11 Oct
CSKA Moscow
3 : 0 Rodina Moscow
04 Oct
CSKA Moscow
3 : 1 Arsenal Tula
27 Sept
CSKA Moscow
1 : 3 Pari Nizhny Novgorod
17 Sept
Dynamo Makhachkala
1 : 3 CSKA Moscow
12 Sept
CSKA Moscow
1 : 1 Rubin Kazan
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17 Sept
Dynamo Makhachkala
1 : 3 CSKA Moscow
05 Sept
Zenit St Petersburg
1 : 2 CSKA Moscow
01 Sept
FK Rostov
2 : 0 CSKA Moscow
28 Aug
Akron Togliatti
2 : 2 CSKA Moscow
04 Aug
Lokomotiv Moscow
1 : 2 CSKA Moscow
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zenit St Petersburg | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22:11 | 21 |
| 2 | Krasnodar | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Spartak Moscow | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 17:8 | 20 |
| 4 | Dynamo Moscow | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14:8 | 19 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 15:9 | 19 |
| 6 | Orenburg | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 7 | Rubin Kazan | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 8 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 9 | Krylya Sovetov Samara | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 14:15 | 12 |
| 10 | Baltika | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14:12 | 11 |
| 11 | FK Rostov | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11:17 | 11 |
| 12 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13:11 | 10 |
| 13 | Akhmat Grozny | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13:13 | 10 |
| 14 | Akron Togliatti | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 15 | Rodina Moscow | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 10:22 | 5 |
| 16 | Fakel Voronezh | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 6:18 | 3 |
Relegation - Premier League (Relegation)
Relegation - FNL 2027/2028 (Main)
