Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg preview and prediction
The match
Zvezda St. Petersburg travel to face Iskra Smolensk in the Second League Group 2 on Saturday 26 September (14:00 WAT). Iskra Smolensk are 14th with 15 points from 21 games (in the bottom three), while Zvezda St. Petersburg sit 10th on 24 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Iskra Smolensk's last 5: WWDLL Most recently they beat Torpedo Vladimir 1–0 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Zvezda St. Petersburg's last 5: LLLDL Most recently they lost to Murom 0–3 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 2.3 conceded.
Iskra Smolensk arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 6 June 2026, finished Zvezda St. Petersburg 1–1 Iskra Smolensk.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Iskra Smolensk and 1.4 for Zvezda St. Petersburg. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Iskra Smolensk 1–1 Zvezda St. Petersburg. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Iskra Smolensk40%fair 2.51 · @2.55
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.20
Zvezda St. Petersburg36%fair 2.77 · @2.55
2.79Expected goals
1.44Iskra Smolensk xG
1.36Zvezda St. Petersburg xG
62%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Iskra Smolensk 1.4 – 1.4 Zvezda St. Petersburg expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg?
On our numbers Iskra Smolensk have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Zvezda St. Petersburg 36%.
How many goals will there be in Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg?
Our predicted score is Iskra Smolensk 1–1 Zvezda St. Petersburg, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg?
Iskra Smolensk vs Zvezda St. Petersburg (Second League Group 2) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 14:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
