Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓50% · @1.51
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓75% · @1.26
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✓15% · fair 6.54
Zenit vs Baltika: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Zenit welcome Baltika to Gazprom Arena for a Cup fixture on Wednesday 5 August (18:45 WAT).
Current form
Zenit, last 5: WWDDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over FC Orenburg, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.8 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Baltika, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Dynamo, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Zenit, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.7 for Baltika.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Mar 2026) it ended Baltika 0–1 Zenit. The last 2 head-to-heads: Zenit 2 wins, Baltika 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zenit 1.7 xG, Baltika 0.7 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 50%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zenit 64%, draw 24%, Baltika 12%.
GG/NG: NG (50%) at 1.51.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.26). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zenit 1–0 Baltika. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zenit64%fair 1.55 · @1.39
Draw24%fair 4.24 · @4.65
Baltika12%fair 8.26 · @9.60
2.43Expected goals
1.73Zenit xG
0.69Baltika xG
50%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–013%
1–111%
2–19%
0–09%
3–08%
From our goals model: Zenit 1.7 – 0.7 Baltika expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.26.
Who will win Zenit vs Baltika?
On our numbers Zenit have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Baltika 12%.
How many goals will there be in Zenit vs Baltika?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 50% 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 2.4 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.
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.