The Matchday 26 clash in the Russian Premier League between Dynamo Moscow and Zenit will take place on April 26 at the VTB Arena. Dynamo Moscow vs. Zenit: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Dynamo Moscow
In the previous round, Marcel Licka's team defeated Rubin at home (3-1). As a result, Dynamo secured their first victory in three league matches, following a loss to CSKA (1-3) and a draw with Pari Nizhny Novgorod (1-1). However, in their last 13 RPL games, the team has kept a clean sheet only once. In the standings, the Moscow side remains in fifth place with 46 points. Notably, the club has scored the most goals in the current championship (53).
- The team has won 12 of their last 15 home matches in the Premier League.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 8 home league games.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Dynamo's last 8 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Dynamo Moscow (4-3-3)
Andrey Lunev – Nicolas Marichal, Dmitry Skopintsev, Fabian Balbuena, Juan Caceres – Diego Laxalt, Daniil Fomin, Danil Glebov – Bitello, El Mehdi Maukub, Yaroslav Gladyshev.
Forwards Artur Gomez and Konstantin Tyukavin will miss the game due to injuries.
Zenit
Sergei Semak's side overcame Khimki in their last home match (1-0). As a result, Zenit has won three of their last four Premier League games, with one draw. However, the team kept a clean sheet for only the second time in their last five league matches. The St. Petersburg side continues to chase Krasnodar in the standings, having collected 53 points and sitting in second place, two points behind the leader. Notably, Zenit has scored the most away goals in the current RPL season (25).
- The team has not lost in 12 of their last 14 away matches in the Premier League (9 wins, 3 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 7 of the club's last 10 away league games.
- Zenit has not conceded more than one goal in 16 of their last 18 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Zenit (4-5-1)
Evgeny Latyshonok – Pedro Henrique, Vanya Drkushic, Nino, Douglas Santos – Andrey Mostovoy, Maxim Glushenkov, Wilmar Barrios, Luis Enrique, Wendel – Luciano Gondou.
Defender Vyacheslav Karavaev will not play due to injury.
Referee
Vitaly Meshkov (Russia)
Matches – 11 (RPL, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 49;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 28;
Penalties – 18%.
Match Prediction: Dynamo Moscow vs. Zenit
This season, Dynamo has impressed with their scoring ability, especially in home games under Marcel Licka. In 12 home matches in the current championship, Dynamo failed to break down the defense only against Krasnodar, while in eight games, the team scored at least three times. Unsurprisingly, the club leads in goals scored at home in the current Premier League season (32).
Zenit also has no issues in attack, as Sergei Semak's team regularly finds the net even away from home. In their last 14 away RPL matches, the team failed to score only against Krasnodar, while in seven games during this period, Zenit scored at least twice.
I anticipate an active attacking game from both sides and expect both teams to score. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
