Dynamo Makhachkala vs Zenit Prediction, Preview and Stats

Russia flag 2025/2026 Premier League, Russia
Anzhi-Arena Sun, 19 Apr - 11:30 AM
Premier League
Dynamo Makhachkala Dynamo Makhachkala
Versus
Zenit ZSP
KICKOFF : Sun, 19 Apr - 11:30 AM
Round 25 Regular Season

CONTEXT

The Premier League Regular Season continues as Dynamo Makhachkala prepare to face Zenit at Anzhi-Arena during the 2025/2026 season. Currently positioned 11th in the table, the home team has recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses across their previous six fixtures. In their latest appearance, Dynamo Makhachkala secured a draw while playing away against Lokomotiv Moskva. On the other hand, Zenit hold second place with a more impressive record of four wins, one draw, and one loss in six matches. Their most recent result was a draw at home versus Krasnodar. A substantial power score gap separates the sides with Zenit enjoying a 22-point edge that underscores their status as the stronger outfit. This matchup offers Dynamo an opportunity to test themselves against top competition while the visitors aim to maintain their challenging position near the summit. Supporters anticipate an engaging battle where tactical discipline could prove decisive.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Home team sits 11th in the league while the away side ranks second creating a clear hierarchy in this fixture.
  • Form: Dynamo Makhachkala hold a W2 D2 L2 record from six games as Zenit boast W4 D1 L1 over the same span.
  • Squad: Superior resources available to Zenit contribute heavily to their elevated power score compared to the hosts.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency indicators remain underdeveloped yet point toward better overall execution from the visiting squad.
  • Transition: Following respective draws in prior matches both teams will seek effective shifts between defence and attack.
  • Set pieces: Available set piece statistics feature low confidence levels along with proxy measurements for each participant.
  • xVariable: Power scores reveal a 22.2 point gap benefiting Zenit who emerge as the dominant force entering this contest.
  • Market: Projection split: Dynamo Makhachkala 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Zenit 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Dynamo Makhachkala K. Bidzhiyev
K. Bidzhiyev
VS
Zenit S. Semak
S. Semak
1.08
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.46
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lokomotiv Moskva Rank: D
Baltika Kaliningrad Rank: D
CSKA Moskva Rank: L
Orenburg Rank: W
Krylya Sovetov Rank: L
Rubin Kazan Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Krasnodar Rank: D
Krylya Sovetov Rank: W
Dinamo Moskva Rank: W
Spartak Moskva Rank: W
Orenburg Rank: L
Baltika Kaliningrad Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 3
3
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dynamo Makhachkala
0%
Draw
0%
Away Zenit
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
20.84
43.03
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dynamo Makhachkala
Zenit
Power Score
20.84
43.03
League Position
11
2
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Dynamo Makhachkala — Opponent-weighted form score
Zenit — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dynamo Makhachkala Zenit

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dynamo Makhachkala Dynamo Makhachkala Home
3 matches
Zenit ZSP Away
Match Record
0
Wins
3
0
Draws
0
3
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
1
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-16T01:03:01+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch
D. Volk
27 D. Volk
M. Azzi
22 M. Azzi
I. Akhmedov
43 I. Akhmedov
J. Tabidze
5 J. Tabidze
S. Kagermazov
13 S. Kagermazov
N. Glushkov
47 N. Glushkov
E. Moubarik
6 E. Moubarik
H. Eddine Mrezigue
16 H. Eddine Mrezigue
T. Sundukov
77 T. Sundukov
G. Agalarov
25 G. Agalarov
V. Pinto Domingos
11 V. Pinto Domingos
D. Adamov
16 D. Adamov
D. dos Santos Justino de Melo
3 D. dos Santos Justino de Melo
M. Mota Filho
33 M. Mota Filho
I. Diveev
78 I. Diveev
V. Drkušić
6 V. Drkušić
W. Barrios Terán
5 W. Barrios Terán
J. dos Santos Rosa
14 J. dos Santos Rosa
M. Valle da Silva
8 M. Valle da Silva
M. Glushenkov
10 M. Glushenkov
L. Rosa da Silva
11 L. Rosa da Silva
A. Sobolev
7 A. Sobolev

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 19, 2026, 11:30 AM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, Russia · Round 25 · Regular Season
Stadium
Anzhi-Arena
Capacity
28000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ , Clear

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

27
David Volk
David Volk Goalkeeper
6.5
47
Nikita Glushkov
Nikita Glushkov Midfielder
6.68
77
Temirkan Sundukov
Temirkan Sundukov Midfielder
6.61
11
Miro
Miro Attacker
6.63
25
Gamid Agalarov
Gamid Agalarov Attacker
6.72
6
Mehdi Moubarik
Mehdi Moubarik Central Midfield
6.8
22
Mohamed Azzi
Mohamed Azzi Right Back
6.78
43
Ilyas Akhmedov
Ilyas Akhmedov Right Back
6.68
5
Jemal Tabidze
Jemal Tabidze Left Back
6.67
13
Soslan Kagermazov
Soslan Kagermazov Left Back
6.6
16
Houssem Mrezigue
Houssem Mrezigue Central Midfield
6.96

Starting XI ▼

16
Denis Adamov
Denis Adamov Goalkeeper
6.97
14
Jhon Jhon
Jhon Jhon Midfielder
7.1
11
Luiz Henrique
Luiz Henrique Midfielder
7.03
7
Aleksandr Sobolev
Aleksandr Sobolev Centre Forward
6.95
33
Nino
Nino Left Back
7.05
8
Wendel
Wendel Central Midfield
7.05
10
Maksim Glushenkov
Maksim Glushenkov Central Midfield
7.35
3
Douglas Santos
Douglas Santos Left Back
6.99
5
Wilmar Barrios
Wilmar Barrios Defensive Midfield
6.95
6
Vanja Drkusic
Vanja Drkusic Right Back
6.74
78
Igor Diveev
Igor Diveev Right Back
7.2

CONCLUSION

Throughout this encounter Zenit appear poised to leverage their superior form and structural advantages to dictate proceedings. Players on the away side have displayed consistency that could overwhelm the 11th-placed hosts. Meanwhile Dynamo Makhachkala need to elevate their performance levels particularly in defensive phases to disrupt the visitors rhythm. Recent draws for both clubs suggest a cautious start might unfold before either side commits fully forward. With power metrics clearly indicating favoritism toward Zenit the away team holds the initiative in most departments. Success for the hosts would require capitalizing on any complacency shown by their opponents. Ultimately this fixture shapes up as a significant test for Dynamo and a chance for Zenit to reinforce their credentials as title contenders in the Premier League.

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