Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗53% · @1.84
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.16
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗15% · fair 6.88
Zenit vs Lokomotiv preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League sees Zenit take on Lokomotiv on Saturday 12 September, kicking off at 14:15 (WAT) at Gazprom Arena. Zenit are 1st with 31 points from 14 games (top of the table), while Lokomotiv sit 15th on 11 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Zenit's last 5: LWWLD Most recently they lost to CSKA Moscow 1–2 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.
Lokomotiv's last 5: WDLLL Most recently they beat Baltika 1–0 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 5. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Zenit arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.8.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 22 April 2026, finished Lokomotiv 0–0 Zenit.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.1 for Zenit and 0.6 for Lokomotiv. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 54%, both teams to score at 47%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zenit 70%, draw 22%, Lokomotiv 8%.
Both teams to score: no (53%) at 1.84.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Zenit to win – a 70% chance at odds of 1.41. Predicted score: Zenit 2–0 Lokomotiv. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zenit70%fair 1.43 · @1.41
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @4.95
Lokomotiv8%fair 12.75 · @7.70
2.72Expected goals
2.10Zenit xG
0.62Lokomotiv xG
47%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–015%
1–014%
3–010%
2–19%
1–19%
0–07%
From our goals model: Zenit 2.1 – 0.6 Lokomotiv expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Zenit to win with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.41.
Who will win Zenit vs Lokomotiv?
On our numbers Zenit have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Lokomotiv 8%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Lokomotiv?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs Lokomotiv?
Our predicted score is Zenit 2–0 Lokomotiv, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs Lokomotiv?
Zenit vs Lokomotiv (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 14:15 (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.
