Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Prediction: 2-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 15:15 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
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 – Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow
Zenit St Petersburg will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Russia Premier League victory over Spartak Moscow on March 14. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg controlled 45% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zenit St Petersburg | 45% | 5 (4) | - | 35 |
 Spartak Moscow | 55% | 8 (1) | - | 57 |
Dynamo Makhachkala's Last Match – Dynamo Makhachkala vs FC Orenburg
Dynamo Makhachkala will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Russia Premier League victory over FC Orenburg on March 13. In that match, Dynamo Makhachkala had 44% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynamo Makhachkala | 44% | 11 (4) | - | 49 |
 FC Orenburg | 56% | 8 (2) | - | 47 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Dynamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Dynamo Makhachkala average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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