Our Rubin Kazan vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction: 1-1
Rubin Kazan vs Zenit St Petersburg in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 30, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Rubin Kazan vs Zenit St Petersburg 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
Rubin Kazan's Last Match – Lokomotiv Moscow vs Rubin Kazan
Rubin Kazan must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Russia Premier League defeat against Lokomotiv Moscow on September 27 and regain momentum. In that match, Rubin Kazan saw 35% of the ball and created 4 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lokomotiv Moscow | 65% | 8 (6) | - | 57 |
 Rubin Kazan | 35% | 4 (1) | - | 39 |
Zenit St Petersburg's Last Match – Zenit St Petersburg vs FC Orenburg
Zenit St Petersburg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-2 Russia Premier League triumph against FC Orenburg on September 27. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg recorded 51% possession, attempting 14 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zenit St Petersburg | 51% | 14 (10) | - | 54 |
 FC Orenburg | 49% | 4 (4) | - | 32 |
Rubin Kazan vs Zenit St Petersburg Stats
Key Stats
| Rubin Kazan | Zenit St Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rubin Kazan are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Zenit St Petersburg average 3.0 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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