Zenit and CSKA Moskva face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 14:30 (UK Time), in a Russian Premier League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Zenit's home ground, the Saint-Petersburg Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Zenitchiki and CSKA, 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 Zenit vs CSKA Moskva
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Double Chance: Zenit or Draw
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Zenit preview
Zenit heads into the match with the following record in the Russian Premier League: in 6 matches, Zenitchiki secured 4 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Zenitchiki's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 35 victories so far.
Zenit has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 93 goals, of which 13 were scored in the Russian Premier League, resulting in an average of 2.17 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Alexander Sobolev, who has found the back of the net 10 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Maksim Glushenkov has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Zenit has conceded 4 goals in the Russian Premier League (an average of 0.67 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.62 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
CSKA Moskva preview
CSKA Moskva comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Russian Premier League. They have secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 24 wins, 13 draws, and 14 losses.
CSKA's attack has been highly effective, scoring 73 goals during this period. Of that total, 9 were netted in the Russian Premier League, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.43.
Koni's offensive system is led by Ivan Oblyakov, the team's top scorer this season. The russian midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Danil Krugovoy. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 58 goals in 51 matches, averaging 1.14 per match.
Head to head: Zenit vs CSKA Moskva
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D W |
2 |
| Home | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 2 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 100% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.64 | 1.42 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.24 | 1.35 | 1.19 |
CSKA Moskva
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 60% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.2 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 60% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 20% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 83% | 40% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.85 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.33 | 0.97 |
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