Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Prediction: 2-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russia Cup is scheduled for an 15:15 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Zenit St Petersburg's Last Match – FC Orenburg vs Zenit St Petersburg
Zenit St Petersburg will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Russia Premier League defeat against FC Orenburg on March 8. In that match, Zenit St Petersburg controlled 57% of possession and managed 22 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Orenburg | 43% | 12 (7) | - | 45 |
 Zenit St Petersburg | 57% | 22 (6) | - | 45 |
Dynamo Makhachkala's Last Match – Krylia Sovetov vs Dynamo Makhachkala
Dynamo Makhachkala will look to get back on track following a 0-2 Russia Premier League loss against Krylia Sovetov on March 8. In that match, Dynamo Makhachkala had 56% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Krylia Sovetov | 44% | 7 (4) | - | 47 |
Dynamo Makhachkala | 56% | 6 (3) | - | 47 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Dynamo Makhachkala Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Dynamo Makhachkala | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Dynamo Makhachkala average 0.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.