Our Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny Prediction: 2-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 26, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny 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 Krasnodar
Zenit St Petersburg will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Russia Premier League draw with Krasnodar on April 12. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg controlled 42% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zenit St Petersburg | 42% | 3 (3) | - | 41 |
 Krasnodar | 58% | 9 (3) | - | 43 |
FC Akhmat Grozny's Last Match – Krylia Sovetov vs FC Akhmat Grozny
FC Akhmat Grozny will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Russia Premier League stalemate against Krylia Sovetov on April 11. In that match, FC Akhmat Grozny had 41% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Krylia Sovetov | 59% | 7 (6) | - | 55 |
 FC Akhmat Grozny | 41% | 8 (3) | - | 36 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | FC Akhmat Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.46 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while FC Akhmat Grozny average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.