Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow Prediction: 3-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow 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 Krylia Sovetov
Zenit St Petersburg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Russia Premier League triumph against Krylia Sovetov on April 4. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg had 54% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zenit St Petersburg | 54% | 12 (5) | - | 53 |
 Krylia Sovetov | 46% | 8 (5) | - | 45 |
Spartak Moscow's Last Match – Spartak Moscow vs Lokomotiv Moscow
Spartak Moscow will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Russia Premier League victory over Lokomotiv Moscow on April 5. In that match, Spartak Moscow recorded 63% possession, firing 14 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spartak Moscow | 63% | 14 (6) | - | 55 |
 Lokomotiv Moscow | 37% | 7 (4) | - | 30 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Spartak Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.71 |
| 0.37 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Spartak Moscow average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.