Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Fakel

L L D L D

16th place in Russia Premier League

0-2

08/03/2025 07:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

W D W W W

2nd place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 08 March 2025 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg preview before placing your bet.

Fakel are currently 16th with 18 points after 30 matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg sit 2nd with 66 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zenit St. Petersburg to win with probability 64%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Fakel have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:30

2025-03-08

Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg - Prediction & Odds

Fakel

Zenit St. Petersburg

2025-03-08 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Krasnodar	67	30	20	7	3	59	23	36
02 Zenit St. Petersburg	66	30	20	6	4	58	18	40
03 CSKA Moscow	59	30	17	8	5	47	21	26
04 Spartak Moscow	57	30	17	6	7	56	25	31
05 Dynamo Moscow	56	30	16	8	6	61	35	26
06 Lokomotiv Moscow	53	30	15	8	7	51	41	10
07 Rubin Kazan	45	30	13	6	11	42	45	-3
08 Rostov FK	39	30	10	9	11	41	43	-2
09 Akron Togliatti	35	30	10	5	15	39	55	-16
10 Krylya Sovetov	31	30	8	7	15	36	51	-15
11 FK Makhachkala	29	30	6	11	13	27	35	-8
12 Khimki	29	30	6	11	13	35	56	-21
13 FK Nizhny Novgorod	27	30	7	6	17	27	54	-27
14 Terek Grozny	25	30	4	13	13	27	48	-21
15 Gazovik Orenburg	19	30	4	7	19	28	56	-28
16 Fakel	18	30	2	12	16	14	42	-28

Head To Head

22/10/2024 09:15

Fakel

0 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS Cup

21/09/2024 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 1

Fakel

RUS PR

30/07/2024 14:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 0

Fakel

RUS Cup

06/05/2024 11:00

Fakel

1 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

13/08/2023 10:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 0

Fakel

RUS PR

03/06/2023 10:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

1 - 0

Fakel

RUS PR

Fakel

Draw

17%

Zenit St. Petersburg

83%

Fakel Last 6 matches

02/03/2025 07:00

Khimki 1 - 0 Fakel RUS PR

21/02/2025 04:00

Arsenal Tula 1 - 1 Fakel INT CF

17/02/2025 10:00

Fakel 1 - 1 CSKA Moscow INT CF

14/02/2025 10:00

Fakel 0 - 0 Nasaf Qarshi INT CF

06/02/2025 10:00

Fakel 2 - 1 Torpedo Moscow INT CF

01/02/2025 10:30

Fakel 1 - 1 FK Nizhny Novgorod INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Zenit St. Petersburg

01/03/2025 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 0 - 0 CSKA Moscow RUS PR

14/02/2025 07:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 3 - 1 Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast INT CF

11/02/2025 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 3 - 0 Spartak Moscow INT CF

11/02/2025 03:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 0 FC Pyunik INT CF

07/02/2025 08:00

Rostov FK 1 - 2 Zenit St. Petersburg INT CF

04/02/2025 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 2 CSKA Moscow INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Russia Premier League

Played games

Fakel

Zenit St. Petersburg

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.40

Scored

Avg. per game

1.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

12 (40%)18 (60%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

27 (90%)3 (10%)

Fakel

Recent matches

Zenit St. Petersburg

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

/Yes

(37%)11 19(63%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)12 18(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Fakel

Zenit St. Petersburg

Shots

Fakel

Total shots

10.37 avg / game

Blocked

84 total

Avg. 3.36

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

15.23 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 4.10

Fakel Pass Zenit St. Petersburg

Total passes

8537

Avg. 285 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

43%

Total passes

15667

Avg. 522 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Fakel

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.57

4.67

140

Corners

186

6.20

19.87

596

Throw-ins

502

16.73

1.87

Offsides

1.67

2.97

GK saves

3.10

Fakel

DISCIPLINARY

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.53

1.50

0.23

0.10

14.83

445

Fouls

281

9.37

16.47

494

Tackles

424

14.13

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 08 March 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Russia Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Fakel vs Zenit St. Petersburg Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Fakel's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Zenit St. Petersburg's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Russia Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Russia Premier League standings and the Russia Premier League form table to understand exactly where Fakel and Zenit St. Petersburg sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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