Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 August

Spartak Moscow

D W D W W

5th place in Russia Premier League

1-3

20/08/2023 16:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

L L D L W

1st place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 20 August 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg preview before placing your bet.

Spartak Moscow are currently 5th with 50 points after 30 matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg sit 1st with 57 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Spartak Moscow to win with probability 40%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Spartak Moscow have one win, 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

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Weather

16:30

2023-08-20

Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg - Prediction & Odds

Spartak Moscow

Zenit St. Petersburg

2023-08-20 16:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/08/2023

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

01 Zenit St. Petersburg	57	30	17	6	7	52	27	25
02 FC Krasnodar	56	30	16	8	6	45	29	16
03 Dynamo Moscow	56	30	16	8	6	53	39	14
04 Lokomotiv Moscow	53	30	14	11	5	52	38	14
05 Spartak Moscow	50	30	14	8	8	41	32	9
06 CSKA Moscow	48	30	12	12	6	56	40	16
07 Rostov FK	43	30	12	7	11	43	46	-3
08 Rubin Kazan	42	30	11	9	10	31	38	-7
09 Krylya Sovetov	41	30	11	8	11	46	44	2
10 Terek Grozny	35	30	10	5	15	33	45	-12
11 Fakel	32	30	7	11	12	22	31	-9
12 Gazovik Orenburg	31	30	7	10	13	34	41	-7
13 Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast	30	30	7	9	14	30	46	-16
14 FK Nizhny Novgorod	30	30	8	6	16	29	51	-22
15 Baltika Kaliningrad	26	30	7	5	18	33	42	-9
16 FK Sochi	24	30	5	9	16	37	48	-11

Head To Head

07/05/2023 15:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 2

Spartak Moscow

RUS PR

27/11/2022 13:00

Zenit St. Petersburg

0 - 0

Spartak Moscow

RUS Cup

29/09/2022 17:30

Spartak Moscow

3 - 0

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS Cup

04/09/2022 17:00

Spartak Moscow

1 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

09/07/2022 15:59

Zenit St. Petersburg

4 - 0

Spartak Moscow

RUS SC

15/05/2022 13:30

Spartak Moscow

1 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

Spartak Moscow

17%

Draw

33%

Zenit St. Petersburg

50%

Spartak Moscow Last 6 matches

11/08/2023 15:00

Ural Sverdlovsk Oblast 3 - 2 Spartak Moscow RUS PR

08/08/2023 17:45

Spartak Moscow 5 - 4 FK Nizhny Novgorod RUS Cup

05/08/2023 14:30

Rubin Kazan 1 - 4 Spartak Moscow RUS PR

31/07/2023 16:30

Spartak Moscow 2 - 1 Baltika Kaliningrad RUS PR

27/07/2023 17:00

FC Krasnodar 1 - 2 Spartak Moscow RUS Cup

23/07/2023 14:30

Spartak Moscow 3 - 2 Gazovik Orenburg RUS PR

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Zenit St. Petersburg

13/08/2023 14:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 0 Fakel RUS PR

09/08/2023 15:30

Krylya Sovetov 0 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS Cup

06/08/2023 15:59

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 3 Dynamo Moscow RUS PR

29/07/2023 17:00

Rostov FK 1 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

25/07/2023 17:45

Zenit St. Petersburg 2 - 0 Terek Grozny RUS Cup

22/07/2023 12:15

FK Nizhny Novgorod 0 - 2 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Russia Premier League

Played games

Spartak Moscow

Zenit St. Petersburg

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.37

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.07

Scored

Avg. per game

1.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.90

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

19 (63%)11 (37%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

26 (87%)4 (13%)

Spartak Moscow

Recent matches

Zenit St. Petersburg

Under /Over

(67%)20 10(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)24 6(20%)

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)8 22(73%)

Under /Over

(43%)13 17(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

/Yes

(43%)13 17(57%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)16 14(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Spartak Moscow

Zenit St. Petersburg

Shots

Spartak Moscow

Total shots

14.41 avg / game

Blocked

111 total

Avg. 3.83

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

13.60 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.47

Spartak Moscow Pass Zenit St. Petersburg

Total passes

13182

Avg. 455 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

17445

Avg. 582 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

63%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Spartak Moscow

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

Clean sheets

0.37

5.27

158

Corners

201

6.70

21.23

637

Throw-ins

576

19.20

1.30

Offsides

1.90

3.23

GK saves

1.77

Spartak Moscow

DISCIPLINARY

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.07

1.40

0.07

0.03

11.53

346

Fouls

251

8.37

12.73

382

Tackles

415

13.83

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg on 20 August 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.

Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg Form Analysis

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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