Zenit vs Trabzonspor Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 15 November 2026
🔊 Trabzonspor will travel to St Petersburg without Salah and with almost none of their regular starters. Thomas Rice’s side have conceded the fewest goals in the Süper Lig - eight in 11 rounds. But the Turkish club are bringing mainly academy players for their friendly against the Russian Premier League leaders. How long can that defence hold out against Zenit’s attack?
Head-to-Head
The teams have not previously met in competitive matches.
Zenit Team Overview
Zenit drew 2-2 with Rostov in their latest Premier League match, despite leading 1-0 at half-time. The St Petersburg side had more possession (57% to 43%) and took more shots (13 to 9).
Zenit went into the break top of the Russian Premier League, but with no points cushion: the team in second also have 31 points. They missed the chance to pull clear in the last round, when Sergei Semak’s side drew 2-2 at home to Rostov. “We conceded fairly easy goals,” the coach admitted. Semak’s squad is not yet at full strength, either. Midfielder Wendel only came on against Rostov in the second half, and Semak cautioned: “It’s certainly too early to say he’s ready for 90 minutes.” Aleksandr Yerokhin is receiving treatment for a calf injury. His recovery will take around two weeks, the coach said on 6 November.
Match Results: Zenit
Trabzonspor Team Overview
Before the break, Trabzonspor beat Alanyaspor 2-0 in the Süper Lig. The visitors had 21 shots to their opponents’ 14 and 62% possession, although they trailed on expected goals, 1.87 to 2.39.
Trabzonspor have relied on their defence this autumn. Eight wins in 11 Süper Lig rounds and the fewest goals conceded have put them in second place. But Thomas Reis will take a very different squad to St Petersburg. Mohamed Salah, who scored in the last round, has left to join the Egypt squad. The other players called up for November internationals will also be left out. Four more players are sidelined through injury, including Ruslan Malinovskyi, while two are doubtful. So Trabzonspor will field mainly academy graduates.
Match Results: Trabzonspor
Prediction for the 1st half
Zenit scored before the break in ten of their last 11 home friendlies. We expect the hosts to score in the first half again. The bet is Zenit First-Half Team Total Goals - Over 0.5 at 1.54*.
Total Goals Prediction
Trabzonspor's last six away friendlies have all featured at least three goals. In their last ten home games, Zenit have scored 20 goals and conceded 14, while Trabzonspor have scored 26 in their last ten away games. The risk is that none of the Turkish club's last five friendlies have featured more than three goals, leaving no margin for error. We still expect at least three goals. The bet is Total Goals - Over 2.5 at 1.60*.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm’s calculations, the top three scorelines are 1:1 (8.85%), 2:1 (8%) and 1:2 (7.28%). Of these, 1:1 is the most likely result.
*The odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Zenit host opponents who will be unable to field their strongest side. Without Salah and their international players, Trabzonspor will be missing much of their first-choice line-up. Young players will be tasked with maintaining the Turkish club’s solid Super Lig defence. Zenit’s attack, meanwhile, are in form: the St Petersburg side have scored at least two goals in each of their last eight competitive matches. The risk is that Semak will give the reserves playing time in this friendly. But even after rotation, the Russian Premier League leaders will field a team. That should be enough to beat Trabzonspor’s academy players. The pick is Zenit to win.
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