Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 16

Spartak Moscow

W L D L W

4th place in Russia Premier League

2-1

16/03/2025 12:45

Zenit St. Petersburg

W D W W W

2nd place in Russia Premier League

Russia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg on March 16, 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) 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 for you.

Spartak Moscow are currently 4th with 57 points after 30 matches.
Zenit St. Petersburg sit 2nd with 66 points from 30 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Spartak Moscow to win with probability 37%.
Head-to-head history favors Zenit St. Petersburg, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Spartak Moscow have no wins, while 3 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

12:45

2025-03-16

Spartak Moscow vs Zenit St. Petersburg - Prediction & Odds

Spartak Moscow

Zenit St. Petersburg

2025-03-16 12:45

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2025

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

11/02/2025 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

3 - 0

Spartak Moscow

INT CF

24/08/2024 10:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

0 - 0

Spartak Moscow

RUS PR

17/04/2024 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

0 - 0

Spartak Moscow

RUS Cup

03/04/2024 13:30

Spartak Moscow

1 - 2

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS Cup

02/03/2024 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

0 - 0

Spartak Moscow

RUS PR

20/08/2023 12:30

Spartak Moscow

1 - 3

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

Spartak Moscow

Draw

50%

Zenit St. Petersburg

50%

Spartak Moscow Last 6 matches

02/03/2025 09:30

Spartak Moscow 2 - 0 Gazovik Orenburg RUS PR

24/02/2025 10:00

Spartak Moscow 3 - 1 Nasaf Qarshi INT CF

20/02/2025 10:00

Spartak Moscow 2 - 1 Torpedo Moscow INT CF

11/02/2025 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 3 - 0 Spartak Moscow INT CF

07/02/2025 12:30

Dynamo Moscow 0 - 1 Spartak Moscow INT CF

02/02/2025 08:30

Spartak Moscow 4 - 1 Lokomotiv Astana INT CF

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Zenit St. Petersburg

08/03/2025 07:30

Fakel 0 - 2 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

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

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

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

1.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

1.93

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 30 matches

YesNo

23 (77%)7 (23%)

In last 30 matches

NoYes

27 (90%)3 (10%)

Spartak Moscow

Recent matches

Zenit St. Petersburg

Under /Over

(83%)25 5(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)21 9(30%)

Under /Over

(50%)15 15(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)12 18(60%)

/Yes

(33%)10 20(67%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(40%)12 18(60%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Spartak Moscow

Zenit St. Petersburg

Shots

Spartak Moscow

Total shots

15.33 avg / game

Blocked

117 total

Avg. 4.50

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

15.23 avg / game

Blocked

86 total

Avg. 4.10

Spartak Moscow Pass Zenit St. Petersburg

Total passes

14803

Avg. 493 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

62%

Total passes

15667

Avg. 522 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Spartak Moscow

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.57

Clean sheets

0.57

5.50

165

Corners

186

6.20

19.33

580

Throw-ins

502

16.73

1.80

Offsides

1.67

2.27

GK saves

3.10

Spartak Moscow

DISCIPLINARY

Zenit St. Petersburg

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.47

1.50

0.17

0.10

14.53

436

Fouls

281

9.37

14.20

426

Tackles

424

14.13

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 16 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.

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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