Metallurg Lipetsk vs Zenit Penza: prediction and stats
Second League - Group 3Group 3 - 26Kick-off on October 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stadion Metallurg, Lipetsk
The Footlab model makes Metallurg Lipetsk the favourite at 70%, against 19% for a draw and 11% for Zenit Penza. The most likely score is 2-0.
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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Metallurg Lipetsk vs Zenit Penza?
Metallurg Lipetsk starts as the favourite with a 179-point Elo edge (1,694 vs 1,515).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metallurg Lipetsk have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; Zenit Penza have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Avangard Kursk(home) | 2-1 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Volna Nizhegorodskaya(away) | 2-3 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Murom(away) | 0-0 | Cup |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Ryazan(home) | 0-0 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Rotor-2(away) | 3-0 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | FK Spartak Tambov(home) | 1-0 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Avangard Kursk(away) | 0-1 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Volna Nizhegorodskaya(home) | 0-2 | Second League - Group 3 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | SKA Rostov(away) | 2-2 | Cup |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Rotor-2(away) | 1-0 | Second League - Group 3 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 2 Metallurg Lipetsk win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Zenit Penza win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Zenit Penza 2-3 Metallurg Lipetsk | Second League - Group 3 |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Zenit Penza 1-2 Metallurg Lipetsk | Second League - Group 3 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Metallurg Lipetsk 1-2 Zenit Penza | Second League - Group 3 |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Metallurg Lipetsk 1-2 Zenit Penza | Cup |
Last archived meeting: Zenit Penza vs Metallurg Lipetsk on Jun 13, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Metallurg Lipetsk score 2.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Zenit Penza score 1.0 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurg Lipetsk | 2.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
| Zenit Penza | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Metallurg Lipetsk sit 4th in Second League - Group 3 (38 points from 20 matches) and Zenit Penza sit 13th (17 points from 19 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Metallurg Lipetsk | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 23 | 38 |
| 13 | Zenit Penza | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 38 | 17 |
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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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 Metallurg Lipetsk vs Zenit Penza?
- The Footlab model makes Metallurg Lipetsk the favourite at 70%, against 19% for a draw and 11% for Zenit Penza.
- Where and when is Metallurg Lipetsk vs Zenit Penza played?
- Metallurg Lipetsk vs Zenit Penza is played on October 3, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Stadion Metallurg, in the Second League - Group 3.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 61% 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.