Our Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Orenburg Prediction: 2-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Orenburg in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 22, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Zenit St Petersburg and FC Orenburg.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Orenburg 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 – PFC Sochi vs Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Russia Premier League triumph against PFC Sochi on October 19. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg recorded 67% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 PFC Sochi | 33% | 4 (3) | - | 35 |
 Zenit St Petersburg | 67% | 10 (8) | - | 54 |
FC Orenburg's Last Match – Krylia Sovetov vs FC Orenburg
FC Orenburg must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Russia Premier League draw against Krylia Sovetov on October 18. In that match, FC Orenburg controlled 44% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Krylia Sovetov | 56% | 8 (3) | - | 57 |
 FC Orenburg | 44% | 9 (6) | - | 39 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Orenburg Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | FC Orenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.48 | Attacking Strength | 0.65 |
| 0.14 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while FC Orenburg average 1.3 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
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