Zenit 2-0 Dinamo Makhachkala: result and AI prediction

Zenit – Dinamo Makhachkala, Premier League, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 03:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Gazprom Arena

Zenit is #2 in the table (24 pts) and Dinamo Makhachkala #9 (13 pts). Zenit is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Dinamo Makhachkala has not won any of its last 5 matches. Zenit averages 2.3 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Zenit 5, draws 1, Dinamo Makhachkala 0. Their last meeting, on October 14, 2026, ended Dinamo Makhachkala 1-2 Zenit.

Zenit

Final score2 - 0

Dinamo Makhachkala

AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Zenit bring stronger momentum, home control and a highly favourable recent record in this fixture to Gazprom Arena. Dinamo Makhachkala are likely to defend in a dense low block and try to turn clearances, second balls and Agalarov’s runs into transition chances. The main question is whether Zenit can replace Wendel’s midfield progression without becoming predictable around the box. If Glushenkov finds space behind Dinamo’s midfield screen, sustained home pressure should follow.

Head-to-head analysis

This has been a one-sided recent matchup: Zenit are unbeaten across the supplied series and have won both competitive meetings this season. Dinamo’s task is not only to defend well, but to break a fixture pattern in which Zenit have consistently found a decisive edge.

Injuries and absences

Wendel’s absence is the most tactically significant personnel issue because it removes a progressive Zenit midfielder from the build-up. Dinamo are without Sandrachuk and Shumakhov, reducing depth in a side that may need fresh defensive legs to maintain a low block.

Form (last 5)

ZenitLeague position #2 · 24 ptsW W W

Dinamo MakhachkalaLeague position #9 · 13 ptsL L D

Zenit vs Dinamo Makhachkala stats

	Zenit	Dinamo Makhachkala
Played	11	11
Goals scored	25	16
Goals conceded	13	21
Clean sheets	4	1

Last meetings

2026-10-14Dinamo Makhachkala 1-2 Zenit
2026-09-02Zenit 3-0 Dinamo Makhachkala
2026-07-13Zenit 1-1 Dinamo Makhachkala
2026-07-01Zenit 2-0 Dinamo Makhachkala
2026-04-19Dinamo Makhachkala 0-1 Zenit
2026-03-18Zenit 1-0 Dinamo Makhachkala

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