Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Prediction: 2-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 13:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Zenit St Petersburg and Dynamo Makhachkala.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala 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 – Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Russia Premier League draw against Spartak Moscow on August 16. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg controlled 40% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spartak Moscow | 60% | 8 (6) | - | 46 |
Zenit St Petersburg | 40% | 6 (4) | - | 24 |
Dynamo Makhachkala's Last Match – FC Nizhny Novgorod vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Dynamo Makhachkala will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Russia Premier League defeat at the hands of FC Nizhny Novgorod on August 18. In that match, Dynamo Makhachkala recorded 66% possession, firing 15 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 34% | 5 (3) | - | 25 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 66% | 15 (6) | - | 66 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Dynamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 0.41 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Dynamo Makhachkala average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.