Rostov and Zenit face each other on Sunday 05.17.2026, at 16:00 (UK Time), in a Russian Premier League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rostov's home ground, the Rostov Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Selmashi and Zenitchiki, 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 Rostov vs Zenit
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Zenit Win
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Rostov preview
Rostov heads into the match with the following record in the Russian Premier League: in 29 matches, Selmashi secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Selmashi's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Rostov has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 36 goals, of which 25 were scored in the Russian Premier League, resulting in an average of 0.86 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ronaldo Cesar Soares dos Santos, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Egor Golenkov has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Rostov has conceded 31 goals in the Russian Premier League (an average of 1.07 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Zenit preview
Zenit comes into the game with 29 matches played so far in the Russian Premier League. They have secured 19 victories, 8 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.24 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 28 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Zenitchiki's attack has been highly effective, scoring 75 goals during this period. Of that total, 52 were netted in the Russian Premier League, with an average of 1.79 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.88.
Zenitchiki's offensive system is led by Maksim Glushenkov, the team's top scorer this season. The russian forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Maksim Glushenkov. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.66 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 40 matches, averaging 0.68 per match.
Head to head: Rostov vs Zenit
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rostov
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Home | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Away | W W D W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 21% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.93 | 1.79 | 2.07 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.71 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.07 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 43% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 29% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 34% | 36% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 29% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.46 | 1.31 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.16 | 1.21 |
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Away | W D W W L |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 66% | 87% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.45 | 2.6 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.79 | 2.07 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.66 | 0.53 | 0.79 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 47% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 53% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 0% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 73% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.67 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1.02 | 1.21 |
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