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In a highly anticipated encounter, FC Rostov welcomes Zenit St Petersburg to their home ground on May 17, 2026, in the Russian Premier League. Recent form favors the visitors, with Zenit securing three victories in their last five fixtures. In contrast, Rostov is struggling, having managed to win only once in the same period.
Tactically, Zenit has displayed a strong offensive unit that effectively presses opponents while maintaining solid defensive organization. Their ability to dominate possession and create goal-scoring opportunities will be key against Rostov. On the other hand, FC Rostov will need to tighten their defense and find more consistency in their attacking play to challenge a formidable opponent.
Bookmakers have placed Zenit as clear favorites, offering odds of 1.37 for an away victory compared to a home win at 7.6. Our model indicates a probability of just 11.5% for a Rostov win, highlighting the uphill battle they face. While Rostov’s home advantage could inject uncertainty into the match, Zenit’s current form suggests that they are well-equipped to continue their strong run. As always in football, anything can happen, and fans can expect an exciting clash.
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| Rostov 11.5% |
Draw 20.8% |
Zenit 67.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.95 | 4.84 | 1.44 | |
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7.6 | 4.33 | 1.37 |
Latest Results
| 11.05.26 Akron Tolyatti – FC Rostov – 1:3 02.05.26 Dynamo Makhachkala – FC Rostov – 1:2 25.04.26 FC Rostov – FC Orenburg – 0:1 21.04.26 CSKA Moscow – FC Rostov – 1:1 17.04.26 FC Rostov – FC Sochi – 0:1 |
10.05.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Sochi – 2:1 02.05.26 CSKA Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:3 26.04.26 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Akhmat Grozny – 2:0 22.04.26 Lokomotiv Moscow – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:0 19.04.26 Dynamo Makhachkala – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.07.25 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Rostov – 2:1 18.05.25 FC Rostov – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:1 16.04.25 Zenit St Petersburg – FC Rostov – 2:0 12.03.25 FC Rostov – Zenit St Petersburg – 0:1 07.02.25 FC Rostov – Zenit St Petersburg – 1:2 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Zenit | 29 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 52:19 | 33 | 65 |
| 2 | Krasnodar | 28 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 56:21 | 35 | 63 |
| 3 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 53:36 | 17 | 53 |
| 4 | Spartak Moscow | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 45:38 | 7 | 48 |
| 5 | Baltika | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 37:19 | 18 | 46 |
| 6 | CSKA Moscow | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 39:31 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Rubin Kazan | 28 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 26:26 | 0 | 42 |
| 8 | Dynamo Moscow | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 47:38 | 9 | 39 |
| 9 | Akhmat Grozny | 29 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 34:38 | -4 | 36 |
| 10 | FK Rostov | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 25:31 | -6 | 33 |
| 11 | Orenburg | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 29:41 | -12 | 29 |
| 12 | Krylya Sovetov | 29 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 31:49 | -18 | 29 |
| 13 | Akron Togliatti | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 34:49 | -15 | 27 |
| 14 | Dynamo Makhachkala | 29 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19:37 | -18 | 25 |
| 15 | Pari NN | 28 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 23:46 | -23 | 22 |
| 16 | Sochi ✔ | 29 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 28:59 | -31 | 21 |
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