Zenit 3-2 Akhmat: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Zenit bring the stronger form, home advantage and an overwhelmingly favourable recent record in this fixture. Akhmat's travel record is the central obstacle: they have struggled both to win and to score away from Grozny. The home side are without Wendel and Diveyev, which gives Akhmat a route into the contest through midfield disruption, direct transitions and dead balls. But Zenit's attacking depth and territorial control should keep the visitors defending for long spells.

Head-to-head analysis

Zenit have won nine of the last ten meetings and have recently beaten Akhmat at Gazprom Arena without conceding. Akhmat's lone win in that sequence shows the upset route exists, but the broader matchup has been decisively Zenit-leaning.

Injuries and absences

Wendel's confirmed absence takes away a major midfield connector for Zenit, increasing the importance of Barrios and the wide attackers in progressing play. Diveyev's absence also weakens depth at centre-back, while Romão's doubtful status could leave Akhmat short of a key midfield shield.

Form (last 5)

Zenit vs Akhmat stats

Last meetings

• 2026-04-26Zenit 2-0 Akhmat
• 2025-09-17Zenit 2-1 Akhmat
• 2025-08-09Akhmat 1-0 Zenit
• 2025-07-30Akhmat 1-2 Zenit
• 2025-05-24Zenit 3-0 Akhmat
• 2024-11-27Akhmat 1-2 Zenit

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