Zenit and Dynamo Makhachkala face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Russian Cup season. The game takes place at Saint-Petersburg Stadium on Wednesday, 18/03/2026, at 15:15 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Zenitchiki vs Dynamo Makhachkala, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
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Zenit Win
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Zenitchiki preview
Zenit comes into the match having played 9 games in the Russian Cup so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.
Zenit's attack has scored 60 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Russian Cup, averaging 2.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.
The offence system of Zenit is led by Maksim Glushenkov as the top scorer of the season. The russian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Maksim Glushenkov, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.73.
Dynamo Makhachkala preview
On the other hand, Dynamo Makhachkala comes into the match having played 9 games in the Russian Cup so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.89 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses.
Dynamo Makhachkala's attack has scored 24 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Russian Cup, averaging 1.44 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.8.
The offence system of Dynamo Makhachkala is led by Gamid Agalarov as the top scorer of the season. The russian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Temirkan Sundukov, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 33 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.
Head to head: Zenit vs Dynamo Makhachkala
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Zenit
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.67 |
| Home | L W W W |
2.25 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 89% | 75% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 2.44 | 3 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 89% | 75% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.7 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 1.01 | 1.11 |
Dynamo Makhachkala
Russia - Russian Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.89 |
| Home | W L D W |
1.75 |
| Away | W L W W D |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 89% | 75% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.4 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.19 | 1.22 |
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