Krylia Sovetov vs Zenit Prediction

Krylia Sovetov host Zenit on 2 November 2026 at 18:00 in round 13 of the Russian Premier League. Zenit arrive as league leaders and heavy favourites, having won five consecutive matches while scoring at least two goals in each. Krylia Sovetov sit eighth with 15 points and have drawn six times this season, a pattern that continues to cost them despite creating chances at a respectable rate.

Zenit's attacking pair carries the weight of the title race. Maxim Glushchenko leads the scoring charts with 10 goals, while Alexander Sobolev has added eight. Together they account for more than Krylia's entire season output. Over their last six matches, Zenit have scored 23 goals. Krylia have scored in seven consecutive league games but concede regularly—they lost 1–2 at home to Fakel in their most recent fixture before beating Rubin 2–0 away.

Form and H2H

Zenit's last ten away matches show eight wins, one draw, and one loss, averaging 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Krylia's home record over the same span is four wins, four draws, and two losses, averaging 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game.

In their last six head-to-head meetings, Zenit have won four times and drawn once. The most recent encounter in the 2025–26 season ended 1–1 in Samara and 2–1 to Zenit in St Petersburg. Historically, Zenit lead the all-time record with 63 wins to Krylia's 31 across 121 official matches.

Best bet

Zenit to win with Over 1.5 goals. Zenit have scored at least two goals in each of their last five league matches and won all five. Krylia have conceded 0.90 goals per game at home but face an attack in exceptional form. Krylia have also scored in seven straight league games, and six of their last seven matches have seen both teams score. The combination of Zenit's attacking dominance and Krylia's tendency to find the net makes a Zenit victory with goals at both ends the most likely outcome.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 5.7 / Draw 4.5 / Away 1.55.

1xBet: Home 5.84 / Draw 4.56 / Away 1.6.