Our Lokomotiv Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction: 1-2
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 22, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Lokomotiv Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lokomotiv Moscow's Last Match – Lokomotiv Moscow vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Lokomotiv Moscow will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Russia Premier League draw with Dynamo Makhachkala on April 12. In that match, Lokomotiv Moscow controlled 70% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lokomotiv Moscow | 70% | 9 (5) | - | 71 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 30% | 5 (2) | - | 37 |
Zenit St Petersburg's Last Match – Zenit St Petersburg vs Krasnodar
Zenit St Petersburg should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Russia Premier League draw against Krasnodar on April 12. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg had 42% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zenit St Petersburg | 42% | 3 (3) | - | 41 |
 Krasnodar | 58% | 9 (3) | - | 43 |
Lokomotiv Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg Stats
Key Stats
| Lokomotiv Moscow | Zenit St Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lokomotiv Moscow are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Zenit St Petersburg average 1.4 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.