Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Dinamo Makhachkala welcome Zenit to Anzhi Arena for a Cup fixture on Wednesday 14 October (16:30 WAT).
Current form
Dinamo Makhachkala, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to FC Orenburg, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.7 conceded per game.
Zenit, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over FC Krasnodar, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Zenit, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.5 for Dinamo Makhachkala.
Head to head
When they last met (2 Sep 2026) it ended Zenit 3–0 Dinamo Makhachkala. The last 5 head-to-heads: Dinamo Makhachkala 0 wins, Zenit 4, draws 1. Those games averaged 1.8 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dinamo Makhachkala 0.7 xG, Zenit 1.9 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dinamo Makhachkala 13%, draw 23%, Zenit 64%.
Lower-risk option: Zenit or draw (87%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.76.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dinamo Makhachkala 0–1 Zenit. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dinamo Makhachkala13%fair 7.65 · @5.30
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @4.30
Zenit64%fair 1.57 · @1.60
2.59Expected goals
0.72Dinamo Makhachkala xG
1.86Zenit xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
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From our goals model: Dinamo Makhachkala 0.7 – 1.9 Zenit expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit?
On our numbers Dinamo Makhachkala have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Zenit 64%.
How many goals will there be in Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit?
Our predicted score is Dinamo Makhachkala 0–1 Zenit, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit?
Dinamo Makhachkala vs Zenit (Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 16:30 (West Africa Time) at Anzhi 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.