Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.51
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓15% · fair 6.50
Zenit vs Baltika preview and prediction
The match
The Cup sees Zenit take on Baltika on Wednesday 5 August, kicking off at 18:45 (WAT) at Gazprom Arena.
Form guide
Zenit's last 5: WWDDW Most recently they beat FC Orenburg 3–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. Goals have not been a problem: 2.8 per game.
Baltika's last 5: WLDWW Most recently they beat Dynamo 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Zenit arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.3 points a game against 1.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 3 March 2026, finished Baltika 0–1 Zenit. Across their last 2 meetings Zenit have won 2, Baltika 0, with 0 draws and 1.0 goals per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.9 for Zenit and 0.6 for Baltika. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 49%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Zenit 68%, draw 23%, Baltika 9%.
Both teams to score: no (51%) at 1.51.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.26. Predicted score: Zenit 1–0 Baltika. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zenit68%fair 1.47 · @1.39
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @4.65
Baltika9%fair 11.40 · @9.60
2.53Expected goals
1.94Zenit xG
0.59Baltika xG
49%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–015%
2–015%
3–010%
1–19%
2–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: Zenit 1.9 – 0.6 Baltika expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Zenit vs Baltika?
On our numbers Zenit have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Baltika 9%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Baltika?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs Baltika?
Our predicted score is Zenit 1–0 Baltika, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs Baltika?
Zenit vs Baltika (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 18:45 (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.
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