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 Kairat Almaty
Zenit St Petersburg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 Club Friendly List triumph against Kairat Almaty on March 28.
Spartak Moscow's Last Match – FC Orenburg vs Spartak Moscow
Spartak Moscow will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Russia Premier League victory over FC Orenburg on March 22. In that match, Spartak Moscow recorded 53% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Orenburg | 47% | 9 (4) | - | 45 |
 Spartak Moscow | 53% | 9 (5) | - | 47 |
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 | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Spartak Moscow average 1.7 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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