Zenit travel to VTB Arena in the Premier League on Sunday 22 March (14:00 WAT) to face Dynamo. Dynamo are 2nd with 31 points from 14 games (in the top four), while Zenit sit 1st on 31 points (top of the table). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Dynamo's last 4: LWWW Most recently they lost to Spartak Moscow 0–1 away. Goals have not been a problem: 3.3 per game.
Zenit's last 5: WLWWW Most recently they beat Dinamo Makhachkala 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.4 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.2 for Dynamo and 1.5 for Zenit. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 59%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Dynamo 33%, draw 22%, Zenit 45%.
Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.66.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.26. Predicted score: Dynamo 1–1 Zenit. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Dynamo33%fair 3.00 · @3.15
Draw22%fair 4.59 · @3.46
Zenit45%fair 2.23 · @2.34
2.73Expected goals
1.24Dynamo xG
1.49Zenit xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
1–08%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: Dynamo 1.2 – 1.5 Zenit expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zenit to win✓
45%
2.23
2.34
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.35 ▲
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.71
1.66
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.26
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.96
1.89
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.43
1.34
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.39
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zenit / FT Zenit✓
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.26
–
Form
Dynamo – last 4
LWWW
18 Mar
@ Spartak Moscow
0–1
L
8 Mar
@ CSKA Moscow
4–1
W
5 Mar
vs Spartak Moscow
5–2
W
1 Mar
vs Krylia Sovetov
4–0
W
3.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Zenit – last 5
WLWWW
18 Mar
vs Dinamo Makhachkala
1–0
W
8 Mar
@ FC Orenburg
1–2
L
3 Mar
@ Baltika
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Baltika
1–0
W
17 Feb
@ FC Krasnodar
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.4Conceded / game
20%Both scored
20%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dynamo and Zenit.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Dynamo vs Zenit?
On our numbers Dynamo have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Zenit 45%.
How many goals will there be in Dynamo vs Zenit?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dynamo vs Zenit?
Our predicted score is Dynamo 1–1 Zenit, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Dynamo vs Zenit?
Dynamo vs Zenit (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time) at VTB Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.