The Matchday 14 clash in the Russian Premier League between Zenit and Lokomotiv will take place on November 1 at Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg. Zenit vs. Lokomotiv: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Zenit
Sergei Semak's side defeated Dynamo Moscow 2-1 at home in the last round. Notably, Zenit came from behind to claim victory, showcasing their resilience. So far, they have accumulated eight points in matches where they conceded first, the best record in the league. Zenit remains unbeaten in nine RPL matches (6 wins, 3 draws), scoring at least twice in seven of those encounters. These results keep the team in the top four, trailing the leader by three points.
- Zenit opened the scoring in 7 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
- At home, the club has won 10 of their last 11 league matches (1 draw).
- In 11 of their last 12 home games in this tournament, Zenit did not concede more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Zenit (4-5-1)
Denis Adamov – Vanya Drkusic, Nuraly Alip, Nino, Gustavo Mantuan – Maxim Glushenkov, Wilmar Barrios, Luis Enrique, Wendel, Andrey Mostovoy – Pedro Enrique.
Defenders Douglas Santos, Vyacheslav Karavaev, and forward Mateo Cassierra are sidelined with injuries.
Lokomotiv
A draw with Akron (1-1) in the last round ended Lokomotiv's three-match winning streak in the RPL. However, the team's scoring run in the Premier League has reached 19 matches. Lokomotiv is currently the highest-scoring team in the league with 30 goals. Against Tolyatti, they achieved their best corner kick statistics of the season with 8 (average 4). In the league standings, Mikhail Galaktionov's side is the closest challenger to the leading Krasnodar, trailing by just two points.
- The Moscow club has conceded in 10 of their last 12 Premier League matches.
- Lokomotiv is unbeaten in 10 away league matches (5 wins, 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in Lokomotiv's last 8 away games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Lokomotiv (4-4-2)
Anton Mitryushkin – Alexander Silyanov, Lucas Fasson, Maxim Nenakhov, Gerzino Nyamsi – Dmitry Barinov, Alexey Batrakov, Artem Karpukas, Danil Prutsev – Nikolay Komlichenko, Alexander Rudenko.
Defender Cesar Montes is suspended. Forwards Sergey Pinyayev and Dmitry Vorobyov are injured.
Referee
Artem Chistyakov (Russia)
Matches – 6 (RPL, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 30;
Penalties – 67%.
Zenit vs. Lokomotiv: Match Prediction
Zenit had a significant advantage over Dynamo in the last round and should have won by a larger margin, but the opposing goalkeeper was outstanding. Sergei Semak's team has no issues creating chances, ranking in the top three in the league for this metric. Their finishing is also impressive, having failed to score only twice in this season's league matches, and they have found the net in 11 consecutive RPL home games. Notably, Lokomotiv scored in Saint Petersburg with their only shot on target, and Zenit has conceded in 3 of their last 4 Premier League matches. Now, they face a more dangerous attacking opponent.
No team has managed to contain Lokomotiv's attack in the 2025/26 RPL season. The Moscow side leads the league in goals scored, and their scoring streak stretches back to August 2024. However, Mikhail Galaktionov's team concedes regularly, regardless of the opponent's level. It's worth noting that both teams have scored in all of Lokomotiv's away matches this season.
Additionally, both teams have scored in the last 5 head-to-head meetings in the RPL. This supports the prediction: Both teams to score – yes
