Zenit and Krasnodar face each other on Sunday 04.12.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a Russian Premier League 2025/26 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 Byki, 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 Krasnodar
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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 23 matches, Zenitchiki secured 15 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.22 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Zenitchiki's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 24 victories so far.
Zenit has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 66 goals, of which 43 were scored in the Russian Premier League, resulting in an average of 1.87 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Maksim Glushenkov, who has found the back of the net 9 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 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Zenit has conceded 16 goals in the Russian Premier League (an average of 0.7 per game) and 24 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.71 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Krasnodar preview
Krasnodar comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Russian Premier League. They have secured 16 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2.26 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 23 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.
Byki's attack has been highly effective, scoring 74 goals during this period. Of that total, 48 were netted in the Russian Premier League, with an average of 2.09 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.18.
Byki's offensive system is led by Jhon Cordoba, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 14 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Eduard Spertsyan. The midfielder has contributed with 14 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.7 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 34 matches, averaging 0.74 per match.
Head to head: Zenit vs Krasnodar
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 | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 65% | 92% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.67 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.87 | 2.17 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 42% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 58% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 75% | 73% |
|
xG
|
1.55 | 1.7 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.11 | 1 | 1.23 |
Krasnodar
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 83% | 55% |
| Goals | 2.78 | 3.25 | 2.27 |
| Scored | 2.09 | 2.42 | 1.73 |
| Conceded | 0.7 | 0.83 | 0.55 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 50% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 42% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 8% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 75% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.93 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.98 | 1.15 |
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