Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓53% · @1.58
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗17% · fair 5.74
Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala preview and prediction
The match
Dinamo Makhachkala travel to Gazprom Arena in the Cup on Wednesday 2 September (16:30 WAT) to face Zenit.
Form guide
Zenit's last 5: WLDWL Most recently they beat Fakel 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Dinamo Makhachkala's last 5: LLDWL Most recently they lost to Rubin 1–3 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Zenit arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 0.7.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 July 2026, finished Zenit 1–1 Dinamo Makhachkala. Across their last 4 meetings Zenit have won 3, Dinamo Makhachkala 0, with 1 draw and 1.5 goals per game; both teams scored in 1 of them.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.8 for Zenit and 0.5 for Dinamo Makhachkala. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 47%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Zenit 1–0 Dinamo Makhachkala. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Zenit70%fair 1.44 · @1.36
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @5.00
Dinamo Makhachkala10%fair 9.99 · @9.60
2.36Expected goals
1.84Zenit xG
0.52Dinamo Makhachkala xG
47%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–017%
2–016%
3–010%
0–09%
1–19%
2–18%
From our goals model: Zenit 1.8 – 0.5 Dinamo Makhachkala expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
On our numbers Zenit have a 70% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Dinamo Makhachkala 10%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 47% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Our predicted score is Zenit 1–0 Dinamo Makhachkala, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala?
Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 16:30 (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.
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