Our Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow Prediction: 2-1
Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow in the Russia Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 14, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow 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 must win to recover from their recent 1-2 Russia Premier League defeat against FC Orenburg on March 8 and regain momentum. 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 |
Spartak Moscow's Last Match – Spartak Moscow vs Akron Tolyatti
Spartak Moscow will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-3 Russia Premier League victory over Akron Tolyatti on March 9. In that match, Spartak Moscow recorded 64% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spartak Moscow | 64% | 12 (8) | - | 54 |
 Akron Tolyatti | 36% | 5 (4) | - | 42 |
Zenit St Petersburg vs Spartak Moscow Stats
Key Stats
| Zenit St Petersburg | Spartak Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.45 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zenit St Petersburg are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Spartak Moscow average 2.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.