Russian Premier League
Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 14:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: Gazprom Arena
Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva Prediction & Stats - Russian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva carries real history into this round of the Russian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Gazprom Arena, 14:15 (UK time).
Read the Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Zenit the side to beat, with roughly 64% 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.
Zenit Preview
Zenit reach this fixture 7 match into their Russian Premier League. Here is where Zenitchiki stand:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
1.71 points per game
14 scored, at 2 a game
6 conceded, at 0.86 a game
Zenitchiki, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Alexander Sobolev, 6 goals
Most assists: Yuri Gorshkov, 3 assists
Recent results — Zenit
05/09/2026 09:30
02/09/2026 11:30
29/08/2026 08:00
23/08/2026 13:00
19/08/2026 09:15
Lokomotiv Moskva: how they are travelling
Lokomotiv Moskva come in 7 matches into their Russian Premier League.
Here is what Lokomotiv Moskva have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
0.86 points per game
6 scored, at 0.86 a game
8 conceded, at 1.14 a game
Lokomotiv Moskva, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Zelimkhan Bakaev, 1 goals
Most assists: Zelimkhan Bakaev, 1 assists
Recent results — Lokomotiv Moskva
06/09/2026 13:45
01/09/2026 09:15
29/08/2026 13:00
22/08/2026 13:15
18/08/2026 13:45
The head-to-head favours Zenit
Recent meetings have tended to go Zenit's way against Lokomotiv Moskva.
From 29 match(es):
Zenit: 12 win(s)
Lokomotiv Moskva: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva prediction.
Form comparison Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1.71 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.67 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.73 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.36 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Moskva
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
D
|
0.86 |
| Home |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.54 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.67 | 1.99 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Lokomotiv Moskva win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Lokomotiv Moskva to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Lokomotiv Moskva to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Lokomotiv Moskva has its weaknesses, but Zenit has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
After evaluating the odds across different markets, our top betting tip for this match is under 9.5 corners.
We expect Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva to be a controlled game with most of the play concentrated in midfield, decreasing the number of corner opportunities. With odds of 1.55, backing 9 or fewer corners offers good value.
Fixture information - Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Match: Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva
Competition: Russian Premier League
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 14:15 (UK time)
Venue: Gazprom Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Zenit vs Lokomotiv Moskva that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.88
League: 2.77
Both Teams to Score
71%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 59%
Cards
4.33
League: 4.32
Corners
11.33
League: 8.46
Home Team
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1.71 |
| Home |
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
W
W
|
2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Goals | 2.86 | 3 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 2 | 1.67 | 2.25 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1.33 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.73 | 1.75 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.36 | 1.19 |
Away Team
Lokomotiv Moskva
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
D
D
|
0.86 |
| Home |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Away |
W
L
D
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| Goals | 2 | 1 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 0.33 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.54 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.86 | 1.67 | 1.99 |
Corners
10.14 / Match
+39% Corners / Match
Zenit received +39% more corners than Lokomotiv Moskva in the Russian Premier League
7.29 / Match
CSKA Moskva
(10)
Fakel
(6)
Spartak Moskva
(4)
Dinamo Moskva
(1)
Rodina Moskva
(11)
Orenburg
(2)
Akron
(5)(4)
Baltika
(1)
Dinamo Moskva
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(2)
Orenburg
(2)
Akron
(9)
Makhachkala
(2)
Akhmat Grozny
Cards
2.43 / Match
+6% Cards / Match
Lokomotiv Moskva received +6% more cards than Zenit in the Russian Premier League
2.57 / Match
CSKA Moskva
(4)
Fakel
(0)
Spartak Moskva
(4)
Dinamo Moskva
(2)
Rodina Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(1)
Akron
(2)(4)
Baltika
(3)
Dinamo Moskva
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(4)
Akron
(2)
Makhachkala
(3)
Akhmat Grozny
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+133%
Zenit is +133% better in terms of goals scored
0.86 / Match
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Fakel
(1)
Spartak Moskva
(0)
Dinamo Moskva
(3)
Rodina Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(3)
Akron
(5)(1)
Baltika
(0)
Dinamo Moskva
(2)
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(0)
Akron
(1)
Makhachkala
(1)
Akhmat Grozny
Goals Conceded
0.86 / Match
+25%
Lokomotiv Moskva condeded +25% more goals than Zenit
1.14 / Match
CSKA Moskva
(2)
Fakel
(0)
Spartak Moskva
(2)
Dinamo Moskva
(0)
Rodina Moskva
(2)
Orenburg
(0)
Akron
(0)(0)
Baltika
(1)
Dinamo Moskva
(3)
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Orenburg
(0)
Akron
(2)
Makhachkala
(1)
Akhmat Grozny
Russian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Krasnodar
|
7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 2.71 |
| 2 |
CSKA Moskva
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 3 |
Spartak Moskva
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 4 |
Dinamo Moskva
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 5 |
Zenit
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Makhachkala
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 7 |
Baltika
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 8 |
Rubin Kazan
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 9 |
Rostov
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 10 |
Orenburg
|
7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 11 |
Akhmat Grozny
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 |
Krylya Sovetov
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 |
Lokomotiv Moskva
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 14 |
Akron
|
7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 15 |
Rodina Moskva
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 16 |
Fakel
|
7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 2 | 0.29 |
Odds
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