Main prediction: Zenitchiki to win
Alternative tip: Zenit to keep a clean sheet
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 02/09 (Wednesday), Zenit and Dynamo Makhachkala return to action in the Russian Cup 2026/27. The match will be at Saint-Petersburg Stadium, at 16:30.
Zenit arrive for this match with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Dynamo Makhachkala have won 1 time(s). Zenit have a 71% chance of winning according to the bookies.
The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Zenit Win
Overview Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Zenit are favourites, with odds of 1.4 and a 71% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Zenitchiki, with 5 win(s) against 0 for Dynamo Makhachkala. The odds for a Dynamo Makhachkala win are 11.54 and a draw is 5.3.
In the Russian Cup, Zenit have 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, having Kevin Orlando Andrade Murillo as top scorer with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Dynamo Makhachkala have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, and Vladimir Khubulov as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Zenit are unbeaten against Dynamo Makhachkala in 5 matches.
Zenit have conceded goals in all of their last 5 clashes against Dynamo Makhachkala.
Zenit have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches against Dynamo Makhachkala.
Zenit are unbeaten in 6 matches in the Russian Cup.
In the last 6 matches involving Zenit, all had under 2.5 goals.
In the last 4 matches involving Zenit, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Dynamo Makhachkala are winless in 3 matches in the competition.
Dynamo Makhachkala have conceded goals in their last 3 matches in the league.
In the last 6 matches involving Dynamo Makhachkala, all had under 9.5 corners.
In the last 3 matches involving Dynamo Makhachkala, the first half had 0 or 1 goal.
Zenit have won the last 5 matches against Dynamo Makhachkala.
Head-to-head between Zenit and Dynamo Makhachkala
In 5 clashes, Zenit have the advantage over Dynamo Makhachkala: 5 win(s) against 0 and 0 draw(s). The most recent was on 19/04/2026, in the Russian Premier League. Zenit won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Zenit: current form
Zenit have played only 2 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In the Russian football Cup the situation is this:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Kevin Orlando Andrade Murillo (1 goal(s))
Dynamo Makhachkala: current form
Meanwhile, Dynamo Makhachkala have played only 2 match(es) in the Russian Cup.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Vladimir Khubulov (1 goal(s))
Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala key players
In the Russian Cup, Kevin Orlando Andrade Murillo carries Zenitchiki's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Daniil Kondakov, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Alexander Sobolev has 10 goal(s).
For Dynamo Makhachkala, Vladimir Khubulov is the one who finds the net the most with 1 goal(s) in the Russian Cup.
In the season, Gamid Agalarov reaches a total of 7 goal(s).
Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala statistics in the Russian Cup
Few matches into the league yet. Zenit have an average of 12.5 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Dynamo Makhachkala have 8.5 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the table below.
Zenit
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.7 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.1 | 1.22 | 0.98 |
Dynamo Makhachkala
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Away | L D W L W |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 2.06 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.73 | 1.62 | 1.83 |
More tips for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
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Correct score prediction for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
The head-to-head record leans towards Zenit and both teams usually find the net in this duel. Exact score: Zenit 2-1 Dynamo Makhachkala. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.
Where to watch Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Check out where to watch the live match between Dynamo Makhachkala and Zenit:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Zenit and Dynamo Makhachkala
The line-ups for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian football Cup are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Zenitchiki line-up
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5
Wilmar Barrios
Midfielder
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9
Felipe Augusto
Forward
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11
Luiz Henrique
Forward
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14
Jhonatan Rosa
Midfielder
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16
Denis Adamov
Goalkeeper
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28
Nuraly Alip
Defender
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31
Gustavo Mantuan
Defender
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61
Daniil Kondakov
Midfielder
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66
Román Vega
Defender
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78
Igor Diveev
Defender
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93
Artem Karpukas
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Dynamo Makhachkala line-up
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6
Marat Apshatsev
Midfielder
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16
Houssem Eddine Mrezigue
Midfielder
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22
Mohamed Azzi
Defender
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24
Andrés Alarcón Mendoza
Defender
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25
Gamid Agalarov
Forward
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39
Timur Magomedov
Goalkeeper
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43
Ilyas Akhmedov
Defender
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47
Nikita Glushkov
Midfielder
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52
Egor Smelov
Midfielder
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77
Temirkan Sundukov
Defender
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99
Mutalip Alibekov
Defender
The Dynamo Makhachkala starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Match: Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Tournament: Russian football Cup 2026/27
Date: 02/09/2026
Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Saint-Petersburg Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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