Our Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow Prediction: 1-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 3, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow 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
Zenit St Petersburg's Last Match – FC Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 Russia Cup win against FC Akhmat Grozny on July 30. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg had 35% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Akhmat Grozny | 65% | 7 (4) | - | 70 |
 Zenit St Petersburg | 35% | 6 (2) | - | 22 |
CSKA Moscow's Last Match – CSKA Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
CSKA Moscow will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Russia Cup victory over Lokomotiv Moscow on July 30.
Zenit St Petersburg vs CSKA Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | CSKA Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.4 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while CSKA Moscow average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
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