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FC Krasnodar vs Zenit: prediction and stats

Premier LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stadion FK Krasnodar, Krasnodar

FC KrasnodarZenit

The Footlab model makes FC Krasnodar the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Zenit. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win FC Krasnodar vs Zenit?

A very open match: only 28 Elo points separate FC Krasnodar (2,154) and Zenit (2,181).

FC Krasnodar win46 %
Draw29 %
Zenit win25 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Krasnodar have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeats; Zenit have 10, 3 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

FC Krasnodar
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Dinamo Makhachkala(away)1-0Premier League
Aug 19, 2026Dynamo(away)1-0Cup
Aug 15, 2026Akhmat(home)1-0Premier League
Aug 9, 2026Spartak Moscow(away)2-1Premier League
Aug 5, 2026Akhmat(home)1-1Cup
Zenit
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Spartak Moscow(away)0-2Premier League
Aug 19, 2026Krylia Sovetov(away)0-0Cup
Aug 16, 2026Dynamo(home)3-0Premier League
Aug 9, 2026Rodina Moskva(home)1-2Premier League
Aug 5, 2026Baltika(home)1-0Cup

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 FC Krasnodar win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Zenit win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 12, 2026Zenit 1-1 FC KrasnodarPremier League
Feb 17, 2026FC Krasnodar 0-1 ZenitFriendlies Clubs
Feb 6, 2026FC Krasnodar 3-0 ZenitFriendlies Clubs
Sep 21, 2025FC Krasnodar 0-2 ZenitPremier League
Apr 13, 2025Zenit 4-1 FC KrasnodarPremier League
Sep 28, 2024FC Krasnodar 2-0 ZenitPremier League

Last archived meeting: Zenit vs FC Krasnodar on Apr 12, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

FC Krasnodar score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Zenit score 1.9 and concede 0.6. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
FC Krasnodar1.50.769/157/15
Zenit1.90.686/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

FC Krasnodar sit 1st in Premier League (15 points from 5 matches) and Zenit sit 4th (9 points from 5 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1FC Krasnodar550010415
4Zenit53021249

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for FC Krasnodar vs Zenit?
The Footlab model makes FC Krasnodar the favourite at 46%, against 29% for a draw and 25% for Zenit.
Where and when is FC Krasnodar vs Zenit played?
FC Krasnodar vs Zenit is played on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion FK Krasnodar, in the Premier League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 41% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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