Zenit vs Spartak Moscow: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
18:45 WAT, Wednesday 8 April: Zenit v Spartak Moscow in the Cup, played at Gazprom Arena.
Current form
Zenit, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Krylia Sovetov, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Spartak Moscow, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Lokomotiv, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zenit 1.7 xG, Spartak Moscow 1.2 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zenit 53%, draw 25%, Spartak Moscow 23%.
Lower-risk option: Zenit or draw (77%) at 1.27.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.76.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Zenit or draw (77%, odds 1.27). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zenit 1–1 Spartak Moscow. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zenit53%fair 1.89 · @1.92
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.68
Spartak Moscow23%fair 4.42 · @4.05
2.88Expected goals
1.73Zenit xG
1.15Spartak Moscow xG
58%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–08%
0–16%
1–26%
From our goals model: Zenit 1.7 – 1.2 Spartak Moscow expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Zenit to win✗
53%
1.89
1.92
Double chance
Zenit or draw✓
77%
1.29
1.27
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.72
1.76
Draw no bet
Zenit (draw no bet)
70%
1.43
–
Asian handicap
Spartak Moscow +1 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
1.27
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.92
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
1.31
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
1.08
First team to score
Zenit to score first✗
57%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Zenit / FT Zenit✗
31%
3.22
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.36
–
Recent results
Zenit – last 6
WWWLWW
4 Apr
vs Krylia Sovetov
2–1
W
22 Mar
@ Dynamo
3–1
W
18 Mar
vs Dinamo Makhachkala
1–0
W
8 Mar
@ FC Orenburg
1–2
L
3 Mar
@ Baltika
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Baltika
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Spartak Moscow – last 6
WWWWLW
5 Apr
vs Lokomotiv
2–1
W
22 Mar
@ FC Orenburg
2–0
W
18 Mar
vs Dynamo
1–0
W
9 Mar
vs Akron
4–3
W
5 Mar
@ Dynamo
2–5
L
2 Mar
@ FC Sochi
3–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Zenit and Spartak Moscow.
What is the prediction for Zenit vs Spartak Moscow?
Our pick is Zenit or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.
Who will win Zenit vs Spartak Moscow?
On our numbers Zenit have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Spartak Moscow 23%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Spartak Moscow?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zenit vs Spartak Moscow?
Our predicted score is Zenit 1–1 Spartak Moscow, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Zenit vs Spartak Moscow?
Zenit vs Spartak Moscow (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Gazprom Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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