Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 17

Rostov FK

L D L W W

10th place in Russia Premier League

0-1

17/05/2026 11:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

W D W W W

1st place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg on May 17, 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) 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 for you.

Rostov FK are currently 10th with 33 points after 30 matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg sit 1st with 68 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zenit St. Petersburg to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 6 of the last 6 meetings. Rostov FK have no wins, while 0 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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2026-05-17

Rostov FK vs Zenit St. Petersburg - Prediction & Odds

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg

2026-05-17 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/05/2026

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

01 Zenit St. Petersburg	68	30	20	8	2	53	19	34
02 FC Krasnodar	66	30	20	6	4	60	23	37
03 Lokomotiv Moscow	53	30	14	11	5	54	39	15
04 Spartak Moscow	52	30	15	7	8	47	39	8
05 CSKA Moscow	51	30	15	6	9	44	33	11
06 Baltika Kaliningrad	46	30	11	13	6	38	21	17
07 Dynamo Moscow	45	30	12	9	9	51	40	11
08 Rubin Kazan	43	30	11	10	9	29	30	-1
09 Terek Grozny	37	30	9	10	11	35	39	-4
10 Rostov FK	33	30	8	9	13	25	32	-7
11 Krylya Sovetov	32	30	8	8	14	35	50	-15
12 Gazovik Orenburg	29	30	7	8	15	29	44	-15
13 Akron Togliatti	27	30	6	9	15	35	53	-18
14 FK Makhachkala	26	30	5	11	14	19	37	-18
15 FK Nizhny Novgorod	23	30	6	5	19	26	50	-24
16 FK Sochi	22	30	6	4	20	29	60	-31

Head To Head

20/07/2025 11:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 1

Rostov FK

RUS PR

18/05/2025 12:00

Rostov FK

0 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

16/04/2025 11:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 0

Rostov FK

RUS Cup

12/03/2025 11:15

Rostov FK

0 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS Cup

07/02/2025 08:00

Rostov FK

1 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

INT CF

03/08/2024 10:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

5 - 0

Rostov FK

RUS PR

Rostov FK

Draw

Zenit St. Petersburg

100%

Rostov FK Last 6 matches

11/05/2026 06:00

Akron Togliatti 1 - 3 Rostov FK RUS PR

02/05/2026 07:00

FK Makhachkala 1 - 2 Rostov FK RUS PR

25/04/2026 07:30

Rostov FK 0 - 1 Gazovik Orenburg RUS PR

21/04/2026 12:45

CSKA Moscow 1 - 1 Rostov FK RUS PR

17/04/2026 12:30

Rostov FK 0 - 1 FK Sochi RUS PR

12/04/2026 09:30

Rostov FK 1 - 1 Spartak Moscow RUS PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Zenit St. Petersburg

10/05/2026 08:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 1 FK Sochi RUS PR

02/05/2026 12:00

CSKA Moscow 1 - 3 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

26/04/2026 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 0 Terek Grozny RUS PR

22/04/2026 12:45

Lokomotiv Moscow 0 - 0 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

19/04/2026 07:30

FK Makhachkala 0 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

12/04/2026 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 1 - 1 FC Krasnodar RUS PR

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

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

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.07

Scored

Avg. per game

1.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

19 (63%)11 (37%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

27 (90%)3 (10%)

Rostov FK

Recent matches

Zenit St. Petersburg

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)23 7(23%)

Under /Over

(17%)5 25(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)10 20(67%)

Under /Over

(20%)6 24(80%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)13 17(57%)

/Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)14 16(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg

Shots

Rostov FK

Total shots

12.60 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.82

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

12.83 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 3.70

Rostov FK Pass Zenit St. Petersburg

Total passes

9949

Avg. 332 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

14197

Avg. 473 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

59%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rostov FK

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

0.50

4.27

128

Corners

170

5.67

20.30

609

Throw-ins

602

20.07

1.73

Offsides

1.90

2.13

GK saves

2.33

Rostov FK

DISCIPLINARY

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.37

1.57

0.23

0.07

14.23

427

Fouls

294

9.80

9.90

297

Tackles

303

10.10

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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 17 May 2026 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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