Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.84
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.16
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗10% · fair 10.00
Zenit vs Lokomotiv: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Zenit welcome Lokomotiv to Gazprom Arena for a Premier League fixture on Saturday 12 September (14:15 WAT). In the table, Zenit are 1st, leading the league, on 31 points after 14 matches; Lokomotiv are 15th (in the drop zone) with 11. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Zenit, last 5: LWWLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to CSKA Moscow, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Lokomotiv, last 5: WDLLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Baltika, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 5. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Zenit, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Lokomotiv.
Head to head
When they last met (22 Apr 2026) it ended Lokomotiv 0–0 Zenit.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zenit 2.1 xG, Lokomotiv 0.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zenit 70%, draw 22%, Lokomotiv 8%.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.84.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Zenit to win (70%, odds 1.41). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zenit 2–0 Lokomotiv. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zenit70%fair 1.43 · @1.41
Draw22%fair 4.56 · @4.95
Lokomotiv8%fair 11.96 · @7.70
2.72Expected goals
2.09Zenit xG
0.63Lokomotiv xG
48%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–014%
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 48% 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.
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.
