Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Rubin Kazan Prediction: 2-0
Zenit St Petersburg vs Rubin Kazan in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-0 for the match between Zenit St Petersburg and Rubin Kazan.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs Rubin Kazan 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 – FC Akhmat Grozny vs Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Russia Premier League defeat against FC Akhmat Grozny on August 9. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg recorded 70% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Akhmat Grozny | 30% | 6 (2) | - | 27 |
Zenit St Petersburg | 70% | 5 (2) | - | 62 |
Rubin Kazan's Last Match – CSKA Moscow vs Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-5 Russia Premier League loss to CSKA Moscow on August 9. In that match, Rubin Kazan had 42% possession and 14 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSKA Moscow | 58% | 13 (8) | - | 42 |
Rubin Kazan | 42% | 14 (4) | - | 41 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Rubin Kazan Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Rubin Kazan | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 0.38 |
| 0.08 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Rubin Kazan average 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.