Good pick · fair odds 1.47 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
7/10Rating
1.62Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultZenit to win ✗68% · @1.62
Double chanceZenit or draw ✗86% · @1.16
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.74
Zenit vs CSKA Moscow preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Zenit take on CSKA Moscow on Saturday 5 September, kicking off at 14:30 (WAT) at Gazprom Arena. Zenit are 1st with 31 points from 14 games (top of the table), while CSKA Moscow sit 5th on 26 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Zenit's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Dinamo Makhachkala 3–0 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
CSKA Moscow's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to FC Rostov 0–2 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Zenit and 0.7 for CSKA Moscow. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 52%, both teams to score at 55%.
Our pre-match pick was Zenit to win – a 68% chance at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.47, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Zenit 1–0 CSKA Moscow. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zenit68%fair 1.47 · @1.62
Draw18%fair 5.52 · @4.15
CSKA Moscow14%fair 7.10 · @5.50
2.74Expected goals
1.99Zenit xG
0.74CSKA Moscow xG
55%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–09%
0–06%
From our goals model: Zenit 2.0 – 0.7 CSKA Moscow 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✗
68%
1.47
1.62 ▲
Double chance
Zenit or draw✗
86%
1.16
1.16
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.83
1.80
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
1.79
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.36
Half-time result
Zenit ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.11
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zenit / FT Zenit✗
43%
2.33
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.74
–
Form
Zenit – last 6
WWLDWL
2 Sep
vs Dinamo Makhachkala
3–0
W
29 Aug
@ Fakel
1–0
W
23 Aug
@ Spartak Moscow
0–2
L
19 Aug
@ Krylia Sovetov
0–0
D
16 Aug
vs Dynamo
3–0
W
9 Aug
vs Rodina Moskva
1–2
L
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
17%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
CSKA Moscow – last 6
LDWLWD
1 Sep
@ FC Rostov
0–2
L
28 Aug
@ Akron
2–2
D
22 Aug
vs Lokomotiv
3–2
W
18 Aug
vs Akron
0–1
L
15 Aug
vs Fakel
1–0
W
8 Aug
vs FC Rostov
0–0
D
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zenit and CSKA Moscow.
Our pick is Zenit to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Zenit vs CSKA Moscow?
On our numbers Zenit have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 18% and CSKA Moscow 14%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs CSKA Moscow?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs CSKA Moscow?
Our predicted score is Zenit 1–0 CSKA Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs CSKA Moscow?
Zenit vs CSKA Moscow (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Gazprom 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.
