Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 April

Rostov FK

D L L L W

4th place in Russia Premier League

0-0

16/04/2023 11:59

Zenit St. Petersburg

W W D D D

1st place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 16 April 2023 (kick-off: 11:59) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg preview before placing your bet.

Rostov FK are currently 4th with 53 points after 30 matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg sit 1st with 70 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zenit St. Petersburg to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Rostov FK have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:59

2023-04-16

Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg - Prediction & Odds

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg

2023-04-16 11:59

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2023

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

01 Zenit St. Petersburg	70	30	21	7	2	74	20	54
02 CSKA Moscow	58	30	17	7	6	56	27	29
03 Spartak Moscow	54	30	15	9	6	60	38	22
04 Rostov FK	53	30	15	8	7	48	44	4
05 Terek Grozny	50	30	15	5	10	51	39	12
06 FC Krasnodar	48	30	13	9	8	62	46	16
07 Gazovik Orenburg	46	30	14	4	12	58	55	3
08 Lokomotiv Moscow	45	30	13	6	11	54	46	8
09 Dynamo Moscow	45	30	13	6	11	49	45	4
10 FK Sochi	38	30	11	5	14	37	54	-17
11 Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast	36	30	10	6	14	33	45	-12
12 Krylya Sovetov	32	30	8	8	14	32	45	-13
13 FK Nizhny Novgorod	31	30	8	7	15	34	48	-14
14 Fakel	30	30	6	12	12	36	48	-12
15 Khimki	18	30	4	6	20	25	67	-42
16 Torpedo Moscow	11	30	2	5	23	20	62	-42

Head To Head

02/10/2022 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 1

Rostov FK

RUS PR

03/12/2021 11:59

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 2

Rostov FK

RUS PR

01/08/2021 13:00

Rostov FK

2 - 4

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

27/02/2021 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 2

Rostov FK

RUS PR

15/08/2020 13:00

Rostov FK

0 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

22/07/2020 11:59

Rostov FK

1 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

Rostov FK

Draw

33%

Zenit St. Petersburg

67%

Rostov FK Last 6 matches

06/04/2023 13:00

FC Krasnodar 1 - 1 Rostov FK RUS Cup

02/04/2023 11:59

Rostov FK 2 - 1 Torpedo Moscow RUS PR

19/03/2023 07:00

Khimki 0 - 1 Rostov FK RUS PR

16/03/2023 11:00

FK Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 1 Rostov FK RUS Cup

12/03/2023 12:30

Rostov FK 2 - 1 FK Nizhny Novgorod RUS PR

04/03/2023 12:30

Rostov FK 1 - 3 Lokomotiv Moscow RUS PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Zenit St. Petersburg

01/04/2023 11:59

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 0 Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast RUS PR

23/03/2023 11:59

Fenerbahce 2 - 2 Zenit St. Petersburg INT CF

19/03/2023 12:30

CSKA Moscow 1 - 0 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

15/03/2023 13:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 1 - 1 Dynamo Moscow RUS Cup

12/03/2023 07:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 3 - 2 Khimki RUS PR

04/03/2023 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 3 - 0 FK Nizhny Novgorod RUS PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Russia Premier League

Played games

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.60

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.47

Scored

Avg. per game

2.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.67

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

25 (83%)5 (17%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

27 (90%)3 (10%)

Rostov FK

Recent matches

Zenit St. Petersburg

Under /Over

(80%)24 6(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(83%)25 5(17%)

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)10 20(67%)

Under /Over

(60%)18 12(40%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)17 13(43%)

/Yes

(73%)22 8(27%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg

Shots

Rostov FK

Total shots

11.87 avg / game

Blocked

78 total

Avg. 2.60

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

17.52 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 4.28

Rostov FK Pass Zenit St. Petersburg

Total passes

12454

Avg. 415 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

17380

Avg. 579 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

62%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rostov FK

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.50

4.47

134

Corners

186

6.20

17.63

529

Throw-ins

631

21.03

1.17

Offsides

2.17

3.57

107

GK saves

1.77

Rostov FK

DISCIPLINARY

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.27

0.97

0.10

0.03

9.57

287

Fouls

210

7.00

13.93

418

Tackles

451

15.03

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How We Build the Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 16 April 2023 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.

Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rostov FK'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 Rostov FK and Zenit St. Petersburg sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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