Our Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny Prediction: 2-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday September 17, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Zenit St Petersburg and FC Akhmat Grozny.
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 – Baltika Kaliningrad vs Zenit St Petersburg
Determined to get back to winning ways, Zenit St Petersburg must win after their 0-0 Russia Premier League draw against Baltika Kaliningrad on September 14. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg controlled 66% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltika Kaliningrad | 34% | 8 (2) | - | 48 |
 Zenit St Petersburg | 66% | 8 (5) | - | 42 |
FC Akhmat Grozny's Last Match – FC Akhmat Grozny vs Lokomotiv Moscow
FC Akhmat Grozny will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Russia Premier League share of the spoils with Lokomotiv Moscow on September 13. In that match, FC Akhmat Grozny recorded 41% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Akhmat Grozny | 41% | 11 (7) | - | 48 |
 Lokomotiv Moscow | 59% | 7 (4) | - | 60 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Akhmat Grozny Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | FC Akhmat Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.08 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Akhmat Grozny average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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