Russian Premier League
Zenit vs Makhachkala
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 - 15:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Gazprom Arena
Zenit vs Makhachkala Prediction & Stats - Russian Premier League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Zenit vs Makhachkala carries real history into this round of the Russian Premier League.
The two sides meet on 25/10 (Sunday) at Gazprom Arena, 15:30 (UK time).
Read the Zenit vs Makhachkala prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Zenit vs Makhachkala
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Zenit vs Makhachkala call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 24-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Zenit the side to beat, with roughly 72% 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 11 match into their Russian Premier League. Here is where Zenitchiki stand:
In this competition
8 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
2.18 points per game
25 scored, at 2.27 a game
13 conceded, at 1.18 a game
Zenitchiki, season-wide
8 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Maksim Glushenkov, 9 goals
Most assists: Pedrinho, 6 assists
Recent results — Zenit
18/10/2026 07:00
14/10/2026 11:30
10/10/2026 12:30
16/09/2026 13:45
12/09/2026 09:15
Makhachkala: how they are travelling
Makhachkala come in 11 matches into their Russian Premier League.
Here is what Makhachkala have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost
1.18 points per game
16 scored, at 1.45 a game
21 conceded, at 1.91 a game
Makhachkala, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gamid Agalarov, 5 goals
Most assists: Daniil Lesovoy, 3 assists
Recent results — Makhachkala
17/10/2026 09:30
14/10/2026 11:30
10/10/2026 06:00
17/09/2026 13:45
13/09/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Zenit
Recent meetings have tended to go Zenit's way against Makhachkala.
From 7 match(es):
Zenit: 7 win(s)
Makhachkala: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 0
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Zenit vs Makhachkala prediction.
Form comparison Zenit vs Makhachkala
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 |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.18 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| Goals | 3.45 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2.27 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 80% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 20% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.34 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Makhachkala
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.18 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.36 | 2.4 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.2 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 20% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Makhachkala has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to Gazprom Arena to face Zenit, our recommended bet is Makhachkala to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While Makhachkala securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
👉 Prediction: Zenit to Win
Backing Zenit to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Makhachkala, Zenit is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
Fixture information - Zenit vs Makhachkala
Match: Zenit vs Makhachkala
Competition: Russian Premier League
Date: Sunday, 25/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:30 (UK time)
Venue: Gazprom Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Zenit vs Makhachkala that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.79
League: 2.78
Both Teams to Score
82%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 56%
Cards
5.27
League: 4.87
Corners
10.47
League: 8.78
Home Team
Zenit
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.18 |
| Home |
W
W
L
W
L
|
1.8 |
| Away |
W
W
W
L
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| Goals | 3.45 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2.27 | 2 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 80% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 20% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.34 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Makhachkala
Russia - Russian Premier League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
1.18 |
| Home |
D
L
W
L
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 3.36 | 2.4 | 4.17 |
| Scored | 1.45 | 1.2 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.91 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 73% | 60% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 20% | 17% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.22 |
|
xGA
|
1.41 | 1.17 | 1.62 |
Corners
10.37 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Zenit received +11% more corners than Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League
9.37 / Match
Akhmat Grozny
(7)
Krasnodar
(3)
Baltika
(8)
Lokomotiv Moskva
(5)
CSKA Moskva
(10)
Fakel
(6)
Spartak Moskva
(4)(1)
Akron
(4)
Orenburg
(4)
CSKA Moskva
(4)
Akhmat Grozny
(7)
Rodina Moskva
(5)
Rubin Kazan
(7)
Krasnodar
Cards
2.45 / Match
+23% Cards / Match
Zenit received +23% more cards than Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League
2 / Match
Akhmat Grozny
(5)
Krasnodar
(3)
Baltika
(1)
Lokomotiv Moskva
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(4)
Fakel
(0)
Spartak Moskva
(4)(1)
Akron
(1)
Orenburg
(3)
CSKA Moskva
(4)
Akhmat Grozny
(0)
Rodina Moskva
(3)
Rubin Kazan
(1)
Krasnodar
Goals Scored
2.27 / Match
+57%
Zenit is +57% better in terms of goals scored
1.45 / Match
Akhmat Grozny
(3)
Krasnodar
(3)
Baltika
(3)
Lokomotiv Moskva
(2)
CSKA Moskva
(1)
Fakel
(1)
Spartak Moskva
(0)(1)
Akron
(0)
Orenburg
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(2)
Akhmat Grozny
(2)
Rodina Moskva
(1)
Rubin Kazan
(0)
Krasnodar
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+38%
Makhachkala condeded +38% more goals than Zenit
1.91 / Match
Akhmat Grozny
(2)
Krasnodar
(2)
Baltika
(2)
Lokomotiv Moskva
(1)
CSKA Moskva
(2)
Fakel
(0)
Spartak Moskva
(2)(1)
Akron
(4)
Orenburg
(3)
CSKA Moskva
(3)
Akhmat Grozny
(0)
Rodina Moskva
(3)
Rubin Kazan
(1)
Krasnodar
Russian Premier League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dinamo Moskva
|
11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 2.27 |
| 2 |
Zenit
|
11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 2.18 |
| 3 |
Spartak Moskva
|
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 2.09 |
| 4 |
CSKA Moskva
|
11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 22 | 2 |
| 5 |
Krasnodar
|
11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 22 | 2 |
| 6 |
Orenburg
|
12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 7 |
Baltika
|
11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 8 |
Makhachkala
|
11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 13 | 1.18 |
| 9 |
Krylya Sovetov
|
11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 10 |
Rubin Kazan
|
11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 11 |
Rostov
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 12 |
Lokomotiv Moskva
|
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 |
Akhmat Grozny
|
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 14 |
Akron
|
11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 9 | 0.82 |
| 15 |
Fakel
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 19 | -11 | 6 | 0.55 |
| 16 |
Rodina Moskva
|
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 27 | -15 | 6 | 0.55 |
Odds
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