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As CSKA Moscow prepares to host Zenit St Petersburg on May 2, 2026, both teams will be eager to secure crucial points in the Russian Premier League. The match is set to take place at CSKA’s home ground, where they have experienced mixed fortunes recently, managing to secure two wins in their last five fixtures. In contrast, Zenit has mirrored this performance, also claiming victory in 40% of their recent matches.
Zenit St Petersburg enters the match as favorites, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.98 for an away win. Their current form suggests a tactical edge, especially in attacking transitions, which may pose challenges for CSKA’s defense. However, CSKA Moscow’s home advantage could play a pivotal role; they are known for their robust defensive organization and ability to counter-attack effectively, which might exploit Zenit’s forward commitments.
Model predictions indicate a slightly higher probability of an away win (48.7%) compared to home victory (25.6%) or a draw (25.6%). With both teams equally matched in recent performances, the outcome remains uncertain. A closely contested match is expected as both teams vie for valuable league points.
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| CSKA 26.7% |
Draw 26.9% |
Zenit 46.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
3.72 | 3.65 | 2.12 | |
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3.41 | 3.41 | 1.98 |
Latest Results
| 25.04.26 Rubin Kazan – CSKA Moscow – 0:0 21.04.26 CSKA Moscow – FC Rostov – 1:1 18.04.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – CSKA Moscow – 1:1 12.04.26 CSKA Moscow – FC Sochi – 0:1 07.04.26 Krylya Sovetov Samara – CSKA Moscow – 2:5 |
22.04.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:0 19.04.26 Dynamo Makhachkala – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:1 12.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Krasnodar – 1:1 08.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Spartak Moscow – 0:1 penalties 04.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – Krylya Sovetov Samara – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 10.02.26 Zenit St Petersburg – CSKA Moscow – 2:3 penalties 03.08.25 Zenit St Petersburg – CSKA Moscow – 1:1 14.05.25 CSKA Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 3:0 penalties 30.04.25 Zenit St Petersburg – CSKA Moscow – 2:0 01.03.25 Zenit St Petersburg – CSKA Moscow – 0:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Krasnodar | 26 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 53:20 | 33 | 57 |
| 2 | Zenit | 26 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 45:17 | 28 | 56 |
| 3 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 27 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 51:35 | 16 | 49 |
| 4 | Baltika | 26 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 37:16 | 21 | 46 |
| 5 | CSKA Moscow | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 38:28 | 10 | 45 |
| 6 | Spartak Moscow | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 42:35 | 7 | 45 |
| 7 | Rubin Kazan | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 25:26 | -1 | 39 |
| 8 | Dynamo Moscow | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 44:37 | 7 | 35 |
| 9 | Akhmat Grozny | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 31:35 | -4 | 32 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 20:29 | -9 | 27 |
| 11 | Orenburg | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 27:38 | -11 | 26 |
| 12 | Krylya Sovetov | 27 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 29:47 | -18 | 26 |
| 13 | Akron Togliatti | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 32:45 | -13 | 24 |
| 14 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 26 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 16:32 | -16 | 24 |
| 15 | Pari NN | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 22:42 | -20 | 22 |
| 16 | Sochi | 26 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 24:54 | -30 | 18 |
Russian Premier League Outrights
1. Krasnodar: 1.88 (49.71%)
2. Zenit St Petersburg: 1.93 (48.42%)
3. Baltika: 100 (0.93%)
4. Lokomotiv Moscow: 100 (0.93%)
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