Orenburg and Zenit face each other on Tuesday 08.26.2025, at 16:30 (UK Time), in a Russian Cup 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Orenburg's home ground, the Stadion Gazovik.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Orenburg and Zenit, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Orenburg vs Zenit
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2nd Half Under 2.5 Goals
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Orenburg preview
Orenburg heads into the match with the following record in the Russian Cup: in 2 matches, Orenburg secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Orenburg's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.
Orenburg has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 9 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Russian Cup, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jordhy Thompson, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Irakli Kvekveskiri has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Orenburg has conceded 3 goals in the Russian Cup (an average of 1.5 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Zenit preview
Zenit comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the Russian Cup. They have secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.
Zenitchiki's attack has been highly effective, scoring 12 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Russian Cup, with an average of 2.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.71.
Zenitchiki's offensive system is led by Mateo Cassierra, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Andrey Mostovoy. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 8 goals in 7 matches, averaging 1.14 per match.
Head to head: Orenburg vs Zenit
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