Zenit vs CSKA Moscow Prediction
Russia · Regular Season - 7
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Zenit vs CSKA Moscow: the result in context
CSKA Moscow beat Zenit 2-1 in the Premier League on 5 Sep 2026. That went against recent form: Zenit had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 2 for CSKA Moscow.
Their history points to a close game: 10 previous meetings produced 1.6 goals a game. Referee Andrey Prokopov averages 5.20 cards a game, 0.68 more than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Zenit
Avg ratingAvg rating
16D. Adamov
31G. Mantuan
25K. Andrade
28N. Alip
66R. Vega
C5W. Barrios
93A. Karpukas
11L. Henrique
10M. Glushenkov
14J. Jhon
7A. Sobolev
49V. Torop
4J. Victor
79K. Danilov
23D. Abdulkadyrov
21M. Azzi
C10I. Oblyakov
31M. Kislyak
2M. Reis
3D. Krugovoy
17K. Glebov
32L. GondouZenit Substitutes
CSKA Moscow Substitutes
Match Stats
ZenitCSKA Moscow Team Comparison
ZenitCSKA MoscowAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Zenit- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 100% of the time
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.7 vs 0.9 in first half)
CSKA Moscow- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.7 vs 0.8 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 10 meetings, all competitions
Zenit3Wins · 30%2Wins · 20%Previous meetings
02/05/2026CSKA MoscowZenit03/08/2025ZenitCSKA Moscow
14/05/2025CSKA MoscowZenit30/04/2025ZenitCSKA Moscow01/03/2025ZenitCSKA Moscow14/09/2024CSKA MoscowZenit15/05/2024ZenitCSKA Moscow11/05/2024Zenit Saint PetersburgCSKA Moscow02/05/2024CSKA MoscowZenit03/09/2023CSKA MoscowZenit Saint PetersburgRecent Form
ZenitZenit
Dinamo Makhachkala
FakelZenit
Spartak MoscowZenit
Krylia SovetovZenitZenit
DynamoZenit
Rodina MoskvaZenit
Baltika
FC OrenburgZenit
AkronZenitZenitSpartak MoscowCSKA Moscow
FC RostovCSKA MoscowAkronCSKA MoscowCSKA Moscow
LokomotivCSKA MoscowAkronCSKA MoscowFakelCSKA MoscowFC RostovLokomotivCSKA MoscowCSKA MoscowKrylia SovetovCSKA MoscowBaltikaDynamoCSKA MoscowReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
5.20 cards a match, 0.68 more than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.52).
Cards come from 15 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamo | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19:12 | +7 | 25 | LWWWW |
| 2 | Zenit | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 25:13 | +12 | 24 | WWWWL |
| 3 |  FC Krasnodar | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 20:14 | +6 | 23 | DDLDD |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21:8 | +13 | 23 | WDWWL |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19:12 | +7 | 22 | LWWDW |
| 6 | FC Orenburg | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 14:12 | +2 | 16 | WDWDL |
| 7 | FC Rostov | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:17 | -4 | 15 | WDWLL |
| 8 | Krylia Sovetov | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17:17 | 0 | 15 | WLDDW |
| 9 | Baltika | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:13 | +2 | 14 | DDDLD |
| 10 | Dinamo Makhachkala | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16:21 | -5 | 13 | DLLLW |
| 11 |  Rubin | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12:18 | -6 | 12 | LLLDD |
| 12 | Akron | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 15:21 | -6 | 12 | WDLWD |
| 13 | Lokomotiv | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 16:16 | 0 | 11 | LDWDL |
| 14 |  Akhmat | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15:17 | -2 | 11 | LLDLW |
| 15 | Rodina Moskva | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 13:27 | -14 | 9 | WDLDL |
| 16 | Fakel | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8:20 | -12 | 6 | LWLLD |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamo | 12 | 19:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Zenit | 11 | 25:13 | 24 |
| 3 | FC Krasnodar | 12 | 20:14 | 23 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 11 | 21:8 | 23 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 11 | 19:12 | 22 |
| 6 | FC Orenburg | 12 | 14:12 | 16 |
| 7 | FC Rostov | 12 | 13:17 | 15 |
| 8 | Krylia Sovetov | 12 | 17:17 | 15 |
| 9 | Baltika | 12 | 15:13 | 14 |
| 10 | Dinamo Makhachkala | 11 | 16:21 | 13 |
| 11 | Rubin | 12 | 12:18 | 12 |
| 12 | Akron | 12 | 15:21 | 12 |
| 13 | Lokomotiv | 12 | 16:16 | 11 |
| 14 | Akhmat | 12 | 15:17 | 11 |
| 15 | Rodina Moskva | 12 | 13:27 | 9 |
| 16 | Fakel | 12 | 8:20 | 6 |
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About the Zenit vs CSKA Moscow forecast
As a derby, this Premier League meeting carries extra weight; the forecasts take that context into account alongside team ratings, recent form and the head-to-head record.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
Zenit and CSKA Moscow in the Premier League table
In the Premier League table, Zenit are 2nd and CSKA Moscow 5th, 2 points apart. League goal record so far: Zenit 25-13, CSKA Moscow 19-12. The full standings are on the Premier League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
CSKA Moscow have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.