Russian Premier League
Fakel vs Zenit
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov
Fakel vs Zenit Prediction & Stats - Russian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Fakel vs Zenit carries real history into this round of the Russian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Fakel vs Zenit prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Fakel vs Zenit
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Fakel vs Zenit call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Zenit
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Zenit the side to beat, with roughly 14% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Russian Premier League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Fakel Preview
Fakel reach this fixture 5 match into their Russian Premier League. Here is where Fakelony stand:
In this competition
0 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
0.4 points per game
3 scored, at 0.6 a game
6 conceded, at 1.2 a game
Fakelony, season-wide
0 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Vyacheslav Yakimov, 1 goals
Most assists: Belajdi Pusi, 1 assists
Recent results — Fakel
22/08/2026 08:30
18/08/2026 13:45
15/08/2026 09:15
10/08/2026 12:30
05/08/2026 11:30
Zenit: how they are travelling
Zenit come in 5 matches into their Russian Premier League.
Here is what Zenitchiki have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1.8 points per game
12 scored, at 2.4 a game
4 conceded, at 0.8 a game
Zenitchiki, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maksim Glushenkov, 5 goals
Most assists: Alexander Sobolev, 2 assists
Recent results — Zenitchiki
23/08/2026 13:00
19/08/2026 09:15
16/08/2026 07:30
09/08/2026 10:00
05/08/2026 13:45
The head-to-head favours Zenit
Zenit have generally come out ahead of Fakelony in their recent meetings.
From 10 match(es):
Zenit: 8 win(s)
Fakel: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Fakel vs Zenit prediction.
Form comparison Fakel vs Zenit
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Fakel
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Home |
D
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.09 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.42 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Fakel vs Zenit to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
👉 Prediction: Zenit to Win
Underestimating Zenit would be a mistake. Despite being the away side, they have the quality and tactical discipline to pull off a win.
That’s why we’re backing Zenit to win outright on the 1X2 market at odds of 1.57.
Fixture information - Fakel vs Zenit
Match: Fakel vs Zenit
Competition: Russian Premier League
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Central'nyi Stadion Profsoyuzov
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Stats
The statistics for Fakel vs Zenit that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.75
Both Teams to Score
17%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 60%
Cards
3.67
League: 3.9
Corners
11.67
League: 8.85
Home Team
Fakel
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
D
L
L
|
0.4 |
| Home |
D
D
L
|
0.67 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 1 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.6 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.2 | 0.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.33 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.09 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
W
|
1.8 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.42 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.35 | 1.32 |
Corners
10 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Zenit received +2% more corners than Fakel in the Russian Premier League
10.2 / Match
Orenburg
(6)
CSKA Moskva
(3)
Akhmat Grozny
(10)
Krasnodar
(4)
Makhachkala
(8)(4)
Spartak Moskva
(1)
Dinamo Moskva
(11)
Rodina Moskva
(2)
Orenburg
(5)
Akron
Cards
1.2 / Match
+83% Cards / Match
Zenit received +83% more cards than Fakel in the Russian Premier League
2.2 / Match
Orenburg
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(3)
Akhmat Grozny
(2)
Krasnodar
(0)
Makhachkala
(0)(4)
Spartak Moskva
(2)
Dinamo Moskva
(1)
Rodina Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(2)
Akron
Goals Scored
0.6 / Match
+300%
Zenit is +300% better in terms of goals scored
2.4 / Match
Orenburg
(0)
CSKA Moskva
(0)
Akhmat Grozny
(0)
Krasnodar
(2)
Makhachkala
(1)(0)
Spartak Moskva
(3)
Dinamo Moskva
(1)
Rodina Moskva
(3)
Orenburg
(5)
Akron
Goals Conceded
1.2 / Match
+33%
Fakel condeded +33% more goals than Zenit
0.8 / Match
Orenburg
(0)
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Akhmat Grozny
(0)
Krasnodar
(3)
Makhachkala
(2)(2)
Spartak Moskva
(0)
Dinamo Moskva
(2)
Rodina Moskva
(0)
Orenburg
(0)
Akron
Russian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Krasnodar
|
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 |
Spartak Moskva
|
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2.4 |
| 3 |
CSKA Moskva
|
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 2.2 |
| 4 |
Zenit
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 5 |
Makhachkala
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 6 |
Baltika
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 7 |
Dinamo Moskva
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 8 |
Rubin Kazan
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 9 |
Orenburg
|
5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Akhmat Grozny
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 11 |
Krylya Sovetov
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 12 |
Rostov
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 13 |
Rodina Moskva
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 4 | 0.8 |
| 14 |
Lokomotiv Moskva
|
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 | 0.6 |
| 15 |
Fakel
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 2 | 0.4 |
| 16 |
Akron
|
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 2 | 0.4 |
Odds
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