Russian Cup, round 5 · Thursday, 29 October, MSK

Baltika — Zenit St. Petersburg

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Model prediction for 29 October

Baltika16%
Draw22%
Zenit St. Petersburg62%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Zenit St. Petersburg are clear favourites: 62% against 16% for the opponent, draw 22%.

The model expects plenty of goals: 3.0 in total, against a competition average of 2.5.

Over 2.5 goals — 57%, both teams to score — 53%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Zenit St. Petersburg are about 0.4 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Baltika — Zenit St. Petersburg What is xG?0.9–2.0
Baltika not to lose38%
Zenit St. Petersburg not to lose84%
No draw78%
Both teams to score: yes53%
Both teams to score: no47%
Total over 2.557%
Total under 2.543%

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Form

Baltika

  • 11.10away · FK Akhmat0:0
  • 16.09Zenit St. Petersburg2:3
  • 12.09away · Fakel2:2
  • 06.09Lokomotiv Moscow0:1
  • 02.09Krylya Sovetov Samara0:0

Zenit St. Petersburg

  • 10.10away · FC Krasnodar3:2
  • 16.09away · Baltika3:2
  • 12.09Lokomotiv Moscow2:1
  • 05.09CSKA Moscow1:2
  • 02.09Dynamo Makhachkala3:0

Head to head

  • 16.09.2026Baltika — Zenit St. Petersburg2:3
  • 05.08.2026Zenit St. Petersburg — Baltika1:0
  • 03.03.2026Baltika — Zenit St. Petersburg0:1
  • 27.02.2026Zenit St. Petersburg — Baltika1:0
  • 14.09.2025Baltika — Zenit St. Petersburg0:0

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 62% will not happen in roughly 38 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →