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

Zenit St. Petersburg

W D W W L

1st place in Group D

2-0

16/04/2025 11:00

Rostov FK

L L W L L

2nd place in Group B

Russia Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rostov FK on 16 April 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rostov FK preview before placing your bet.

Zenit St. Petersburg are currently 1st with 16 points after 6 matches.
Rostov FK sit 2nd with 11 points from 6 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Zenit St. Petersburg to win with probability 58%.
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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-04-16

Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rostov FK - Prediction & Odds

Zenit St. Petersburg

Rostov FK

2025-04-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/04/2025

Group B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lokomotiv Moscow	17	6	5	1	0	17	6	11
02 Rostov FK	11	6	3	2	1	11	7	4
03 Khimki	5	6	1	1	4	5	16	-11
04 Gazovik Orenburg	3	6	1	0	5	6	10	-4

Group D	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Zenit St. Petersburg	16	6	5	1	0	13	2	11
02 Rubin Kazan	9	6	3	0	3	7	4	3
03 Akron Togliatti	8	6	2	1	3	6	12	-6
04 Fakel	3	6	1	0	5	2	10	-8

Head To Head

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

25/05/2024 09:30

Zenit St. Petersburg

2 - 1

Rostov FK

RUS PR

29/07/2023 13:00

Rostov FK

1 - 1

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

16/04/2023 11:59

Rostov FK

0 - 0

Zenit St. Petersburg

RUS PR

Zenit St. Petersburg

67%

Draw

33%

Rostov FK

Zenit St. Petersburg Last 6 matches

13/04/2025 10:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 4 - 1 FC Krasnodar RUS PR

05/04/2025 10:30

Lokomotiv Moscow 1 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

30/03/2025 12:30

Zenit St. Petersburg 4 - 0 Rubin Kazan RUS PR

22/03/2025 10:00

Zenit St. Petersburg 5 - 0 BATE Borisov INT CF

16/03/2025 12:45

Spartak Moscow 2 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS PR

12/03/2025 11:15

Rostov FK 0 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS Cup

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rostov FK

12/04/2025 12:30

Terek Grozny 2 - 1 Rostov FK RUS PR

06/04/2025 09:30

Rostov FK 0 - 3 Spartak Moscow RUS PR

31/03/2025 11:30

Akron Togliatti 2 - 3 Rostov FK RUS PR

16/03/2025 10:00

Rostov FK 0 - 1 FC Krasnodar RUS PR

12/03/2025 11:15

Rostov FK 0 - 1 Zenit St. Petersburg RUS Cup

08/03/2025 05:00

Gazovik Orenburg 1 - 2 Rostov FK RUS PR

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Russia Cup

Played games

Zenit St. Petersburg

Rostov FK

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

1.38

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 12 matches

YesNo

11 (92%)1 (8%)

In last 12 matches

NoYes

9 (69%)4 (31%)

Zenit St. Petersburg

Recent matches

Rostov FK

Under /Over

(75%)9 3(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(62%)8 5(38%)

Under /Over

(8%)1 11(92%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)4 9(69%)

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)5 8(62%)

/Yes

(25%)3 9(75%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(46%)6 7(54%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Zenit St. Petersburg

Rostov FK

Shots

Zenit St. Petersburg

Total shots

9.42 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rostov FK

Total shots

8.77 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Zenit St. Petersburg Pass Rostov FK

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Zenit St. Petersburg

Played games

Rostov FK

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.67

Clean sheets

0.31

4.25

Corners

3.54

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.50

Offsides

0.15

2.75

GK saves

3.85

Zenit St. Petersburg

DISCIPLINARY

Rostov FK

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.17

2.38

0.00

0.00

2.17

Fouls

3.77

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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

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

Zenit St. Petersburg vs Rostov FK Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Zenit St. Petersburg's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rostov FK'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 Cup 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 Cup standings and the Russia Cup form table to understand exactly where Zenit St. Petersburg and Rostov FK sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Russia Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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