Match Overview

The first leg of the FONBET Russian Cup 2025/26 RPL Path 1/4 finals between Zenit and Dinamo Moscow will take place on November 5 at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg. Here’s our prediction, betting tips, odds, and statistics for the Zenit vs Dinamo Moscow clash.

Zenit’s Performance

The St. Petersburg side completed the group stage with a flawless record, securing a dominant 6-0 victory over Orenburg. Zenit was the only team to achieve a 100% win rate and also led all participants in scoring with 19 goals, under the guidance of Sergey Semak. Last season, the club reached the semi-finals of the RPL Path.

• At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Zenit’s last 6 Russian Cup matches.
• The club boasts a 9-game winning streak at home in this tournament.
• Zenit has kept a clean sheet in 11 of their last 13 home matches in the national Cup.

Zenit’s Provisional Starting Lineup (4-4-2)*

Evgeny Latyshonok – Vanja Drkusic, Nuraly Alip, Arsen Adamov, Yuri Gorshkov – Gerson, Alexander Erokhin, Vadim Shilov, Daniil Kondakov – Andrey Mostovoy, Alexander Sobolev. 

Dinamo Moscow’s Performance

The capital club secured second place in their quartet. Valery Karpin’s team remained undefeated in regulation time in 5 of 6 matches (3 wins, 2 draws), finishing three points ahead of their closest rival. Among all second-placed teams, Dinamo stood out as the most prolific scorer with 11 goals. It’s worth noting that in the two previous seasons, the Muscovites reached the Russian Cup semi-finals, though in one instance they advanced through the lower bracket of the tournament.

• At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of Dinamo’s previous national Cup matches.
• The team has not lost in regulation time in 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament (3 wins, 3 draws).
• In 5 of their last 6 away games in the Russian Cup, the club has scored no more than one goal.

Dinamo Moscow’s Provisional Starting Lineup (4-5-1)*

Igor Leshchuk – Nicolas Marichal, Rubens Dias, Juan Caceres, Roberto Fernandez – Danil Glebov, Viktor Okishor, Ulvi Babaev, Daniil Fomin, Yaroslav Gladyshev – Konstantin Tyukavin.

Zenit vs Dinamo Moscow Match Prediction

The opponents met in St. Petersburg in a league match just 10 days ago, which Zenit won 2-1. The score could have been higher, but Kurban Rasulov had an excellent game, making 9 saves. In the upcoming match, even with probable squad rotations, a different outcome is unlikely.

Sergey Semak’s men navigated the group stage flawlessly. At home, the St. Petersburg side has shown exceptional results in the Russian Cup, securing 9 consecutive victories. Furthermore, Zenit has defeated Dinamo at home in 11 of their last 13 official head-to-head encounters.

Dinamo consistently beats lower-ranked opponents in away national Cup matches. However, they struggle against more formidable teams. It is improbable that Valery Karpin’s squad will give their all against a tough opponent, especially considering their current league form is not at its best.

Expert Pick

My prediction: “Zenit Win and Total Goals Over 1.5” with odds of 1.83.

Author: Alexey Tarabrin

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.