Russia · Premier League · Matchweek 813:15
ZenitWWWWL

2 – 1

Saturday, 12 September 2026

LokomotivDWDLW

Gazprom Arena · Referee Nikita Novikov, Russia · Analysis updated 16:20 UTC

Zenit vs Lokomotiv Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.35 expected goals for Zenit and 1.15 for Lokomotiv, a combined total of 2.50. That distribution gives Zenit the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

68.1% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.35 – 1.15

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Zenit home form

    9 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Lokomotiv away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Zenit to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 41% / 27% / 32% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.35 goals for Zenit and 1.15 for Lokomotiv, a combined 2.50 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Zenit win41%
Draw27%
Lokomotiv win32%

Double chance 1X

68%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

59%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score51%

Correct score

  • 1–112.7%
  • 1–011.1%
  • 0–19.4%
  • 2–18.6%
  • 0–08.2%

Recent form

Zenit

  • 2026-10-10T16:30:00.000Z · A vs FC Krasnodar · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-04T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Bate Borisov · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-27T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Shanghai Shenhua · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-16T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Baltika · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T13:15:00.000Z · H vs Lokomotiv · 2-1 (W)

Lokomotiv

  • 2026-10-13T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Akron · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T12:15:00.000Z · A vs Fakel · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T08:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Orenburg · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Arsenal Tula · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-16T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Krylia Sovetov · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Premier League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Dynamo11812925
2Zenit118031224
3Spartak Moscow117221323
4CSKA Moscow11641722
5FC Krasnodar11641622
6FC Orenburg11272113
7Baltika11344213
8Dinamo Makhachkala11416-513
9FC Rostov11335-612
10Rubin11263-412
11Krylia Sovetov11263-212
12Lokomotiv11254211
13Akhmat11254-111
14Akron11164-89
15Fakel11137-116
16Rodina Moskva11137-156

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 68.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.