Our Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction: 1-1
Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 14:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Spartak Moscow 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
Spartak Moscow's Last Match – Spartak Moscow vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Spartak Moscow must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Russia Cup draw against Dynamo Makhachkala on August 12. In that match, Spartak Moscow recorded 61% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spartak Moscow | 61% | 8 (3) | - | 43 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 39% | 6 (6) | - | 32 |
Zenit St Petersburg's Last Match – Zenit St Petersburg vs Rubin Kazan
Zenit St Petersburg will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Russia Cup victory over Rubin Kazan on August 12. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg recorded 61% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zenit St Petersburg | 61% | 12 (7) | - | 47 |
Rubin Kazan | 39% | 6 (2) | - | 27 |
Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St Petersburg Stats
Key Stats
| Spartak Moscow | Zenit St Petersburg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.53 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Spartak Moscow are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Zenit St Petersburg average 2.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.