Preview

  • Anticipation builds as Zenit prepare to host Akhmat Grozny at Gazprom Arena on 2025-09-17 (kick-off 18:30 GMT), in the Group Stage of the 2025-2026 Cup.
  • In their most recent 2 matchups, S. Semak has 1 victory, while S. Cherchesov has 1 victory, and no draws.
  • In the table Zenit are 1st (9 pts) and Akhmat Grozny sit 2nd with 3 pts.
  • There are no injury or suspension concerns for either Zenit or Akhmat Grozny.
  • We're predicting Zenit to deploy a four-at-the-back 4-2-3-1, and Akhmat Grozny are expected to line up in 4-2-3-1.
  • In their last outing, Zenit's highest-rated performer was I. Sergeev (6.3), while Akhmat Grozny's standout was L. Sadulaev (8.9).
  • No winners or losers: Zenit drew 0-0 vs. Baltika, as did Akhmat Grozny with Lokomotiv Moscow: 1-1.
  • Both teams have been in great form: Zenit 4-1-0 and Akhmat Grozny 2-3-0 over their last 5 matches.
  • Dominance for Zenit: across 43 clashes, they've won 23 games and only lost 8 games to Akhmat Grozny, with 12 stalemates.
  • We predict Zenit to prevail 2-1 given their strong home form (1-0-0) and 3.00 goals/game.

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Zenit is going head to head with Akhmat Grozny on 17/9/2025 17:30 GMT at Gazprom Arena for the Russia Cup. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Zenit v Akhmat Grozny H2H statistics!