CSKA vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction 24 January 2026
🔊 CSKA Moscow host Zenit on their home court in the VTB United League. This matchup promises to be a key event of the round, as both teams are at the top of the standings and vying for leadership. CSKA confidently hold the first position, but Zenit are ready to put up a fight to climb above their current fifth place. This game carries significant importance for both sides and could impact the power dynamics in the championship. Can the reigning champions overcome their fierce rivals? We'll soon find out, but for now, let's analyze the contest and provide an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams CSKA Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg:
- played 83 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 59 for today's home team and 24 for the guests;
- the home team averages 83.29 points per match, the guests - 76.89;
- average total match points - 160.18.
The last confrontation took place on 23 November 2025 at the venue of CSKA Moscow and ended with a score of 93:88.
Head-to-head statistics CSKA - Zenit St Petersburg
CSKA Moscow Team Overview
CSKA Moscow are in phenomenal form with five consecutive victories, underscoring their championship ambitions. Over their last 10 matches, the team have remained unbeaten, delivering a flawless performance.
Their scoring average is impressive-they consistently rack up points on offense while conceding very little, thanks to the league's best defense. A key strength is their dominance under the basket and high efficiency in long-range shooting. It's no surprise that CSKA regularly defeat opponents by a margin of more than 7 points.
Match Results: CSKA Moscow
Zenit Saint Petersburg Team Overview
Zenit currently sit fourth in the league standings, displaying mixed results - three wins in their last five matches suggest some inconsistency. Their average points tally indicates potential for improvement.
Nevertheless, the team is capable of surprising opponents with strong long-range shots and a fast-paced offense. It's worth noting that Zenit often wins away games by a margin of +10 or more. In the last round, the St. Petersburg side defeated MBA with a score of 99-83.
Match Results: Zenit Saint Petersburg
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 83;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 25; for the visitors on the road - 14;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 39.6;
- Today's home team averages 20.83, while the visitors average 18.77.
First Quarter Stats: CSKA Moscow (home) vs Zenit Saint Petersburg (away)
- Tournament matches played: 12 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 11 (91.67%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Number of losses: 1 (8.33%) vs 5 (45.45%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 27.33 vs 21.64;
- Average points conceded: 17.83 vs 21.64.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 8 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 43.9 (scored - 26.1, conceded - 17.8) vs 42.9 (scored - 22.5, conceded - 20.4).
- CSKA Moscow won the 1st quarter in 13 of last 14 home games (VTB United League).
- CSKA Moscow won the 1st quarter in 11 of last 12 home games.
- CSKA Moscow won the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 games (VTB United League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 83;
- number of wins for the home team - 59, for the away team - 24.
Statistics: CSKA Moscow vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- number of tournament matches played: 22 vs 22;
- number of wins: 20 (90.91%) vs 14 (63.64%);
- number of losses: 2 (9.09%) vs 8 (36.36%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 12;
- number of away wins for the away team: 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 10 vs 7;
- number of losses: 0 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 6;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- CSKA Moscow won with a -7.5 points handicap in 10 of last 11 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 83.29, for the away team - 76.89;
- average total points in H2H matches - 160.18.
Statistics: CSKA Moscow vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- average total in the tournament: 164.09 vs 168;
- average total points scored: 92.14 vs 88.36;
- average total points conceded: 71.95 vs 79.64;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 47.77 vs 44.91;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.82 vs 43.45;
- CSKA Moscow: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 96.08;
- Zenit Saint Petersburg: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.18;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 96.1 (home - 99.33) vs 90.9 (away - 83.8).
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have scored over 82.5 points in 13 of last 15 games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The game promises to be intense given the stakes for both teams. CSKA prefer a strong presence under the basket and reliable defense, while Zenit favor fast-paced attacks and three-point shots. Based on the current form of the teams, CSKA's unbeaten status makes them the bookmakers' favorite. We agree with this assessment, as Zenit's lineup is significantly weaker compared to last year, and they are likely to struggle against the champions on foreign turf. We're backing a home victory with a spread of (-7.5).No comments
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