Our Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Prediction: 3-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Nizhny Novgorod in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 13:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 3-0 for the match between Zenit St Petersburg and FC Nizhny Novgorod.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Nizhny Novgorod 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 Dynamo Makhachkala
Zenit St Petersburg must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 Russia Premier League victory over Dynamo Makhachkala in their last outing. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg had 70% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zenit St Petersburg | 70% | 11 (7) | - | 41 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 30% | 9 (4) | - | 44 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod's Last Match – Dinamo Moscow vs FC Nizhny Novgorod
FC Nizhny Novgorod will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Russia Premier League defeat at the hands of Dinamo Moscow on August 23. In that match, FC Nizhny Novgorod recorded 35% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dinamo Moscow | 65% | 20 (12) | - | 62 |
FC Nizhny Novgorod | 35% | 2 (1) | - | 32 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Nizhny Novgorod Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | FC Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 0.16 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Nizhny Novgorod average 0.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.