Kryliya vs Zenit Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 2 November 2026
π Can Zenit hold onto top spot in the table, or will Krylya Sovetov make the most of their home ground - where three of the last five RPL head-to-heads have ended in a 1-1 draw? Zenit are in championship form, having won five straight matches, but Krylya Sovetov have shown they can challenge the leagueβs heavyweights. The real question is whether the hosts can capitalize on their chances and punish the leaders for any slip-ups.
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Head-to-Head
π Zenit have dominated Krylya Sovetov in head-to-head encounters, winning 28 out of 39 matches. Krylya Sovetov have managed just four victories, with seven draws between the sides. At home in the Russian Premier League, Krylya Sovetov have failed to beat Zenit in their last ten meetings - three draws and seven defeats. Notably, three of those draws have come in the last five clashes, including last season.
Head-to-head statistics Kryliya - Zenit
They have the quality, but the results just arenβt there.
Krylya Sovetov approach their clash with Zenit in mixed form. On the one hand, they've posted back-to-back clean-sheet victories - beating Rubin 2-0 in Kazan and seeing off Dynamo Makhachkala 2-0 in the Cup. On the other, October has been anything but smooth: after a 1-1 draw with Spartak, Krylya Sovetov suffered defeats against Baltika in the Cup (0-2) and Fakel in the league (1-2), exposing issues with their positional defending.
In terms of attacking quality, the Samara side rank among the league's frontrunners: their 16.95 xG is the fourth-best mark in the division. Over their last eight RPL matches, they've outperformed their opponents on expected goals seven times, yet managed just two wins. Finishing has let them down, and the departure of Oleynikov to CSKA has only deepened their struggles in the final third. Krylya Sovetov have been particularly vulnerable at home: just five points and 12 goals conceded in six rounds. Still, they consistently find the net - scoring in nine consecutive league games.
Match Results: Krylya Sovetov
A championβs move and individual brilliance
Zenit are in championship form, riding a seven-match winning streak across all competitions, including five straight victories in the RPL. The St. Petersburg side have reclaimed top spot and have scored at least twice in each of their last five league outings. Zenit's recent RPL fixtures have been high-scoring affairs, with their last six matches averaging more than 3.5 goals per game.
Still, it's not all smooth sailing: Sergei Semak's men have conceded twice in three of those five matches, and in away games against Kaliningrad and Krasnodar, they trailed their opponents on xG. The key to their success lies in individual brilliance. Glushenkov leads the scoring charts with 10 goals, while Sobolev has added eight of his own. Away from home, Zenit have picked up 15 out of a possible 18 points, recording three wins by a margin of at least two goals. Semak has managed squad rotation expertly: in the Cup clash with Baltika (3-2), almost the entire starting lineup was refreshed, and Felipe Augusto bagged a brace, bringing his tally to three goals in his last two appearances.
Match Results: Zenit Saint Petersburg
Latest news
Krylya Sovetov
There are no significant absences that could impact the outcome of the match. Sergei Pesyakov remains sidelined with an injury, but Nikita Kokarev has stepped in seamlessly as his replacement.
Zenit Saint Petersburg
Zenit have suffered a setback: Aleksandr Erokhin will be sidelined until the leagueβs international break, head coach Sergei Semak confirmed. Igor Diveev's availability remains in doubt.
Projected Lineups
Krylya Sovetovβs likely starting XI: Kokarev - Costanza, Bozhin, Chernov, Pechenin - Gorshkov, Vityugov - Rasskazov, Banyats, Saltykov - Rakhmanovich.
Zenitβs likely starting XI: Moskvichev - Mantuan, Nino, Alip, Santos - Barrios, Karpukas - Glushenkov, Pedro, Luis Henrique - Felipe Augusto.
π¨ Yellow Card Prediction
Both sides are known for their attacking style and high possession, which often forces their opponents into committing fouls. Referee Evgeny Kuklyak isnβt shy about reaching for his cards: over his last 11 RPL matches, heβs averaged 30 fouls and 4.6 cards per game. The pick here is over 4.5 yellow cards at odds of 1.62*.
β½οΈ Goal Prediction
Zenit have found the net in the second half in 10 straight matches across all competitions, and in 5 of their last 6 away league games. Krylya Sovetov have conceded at home after the break in 7 of their previous 8 RPL fixtures, and in 5 of the last 6 head-to-head home encounters with Zenit. The bet: Zenit to score in the second half at 1.37*.
π© Corner Prediction
Krylya Sovetov have beaten the corner handicap (+3.5) in 7 of their last 9 home meetings with Zenit in the RPL. Zenit have only managed 4 or more corners in two of their last five matches - both against Dynamo Makhachkala. In the other games, the numbers were lower. The prediction: Krylya Sovetov to win corners with a +3.5 handicap at odds of 1.50*.
π Player Stat Bet
Augusto Felipe opened his RPL scoring account against Akron on Matchday 1, then went quiet for a while, but has now netted three goals in his last two outings: one against Dynamo Makhachkala in the league, and a brace versus Baltika in the Cup. The forward is in red-hot form and looks likely to extend his scoring streak. The bet: Felipe to score at 2.36*.
π― Safe Bet
There have been at least two goals scored in each of Krylya Sovetovβs last ten Russian Premier League matches. Zenit have seen this line covered in nine straight official games, with three or more goals in eight of those, and four matches featuring five goals apiece. Over 1.5 total goals at 1.19* looks like a safe play for this fixture.
π± Risky Bet
Krylya Sovetov frequently concede after halftime, while Zenit are eager to strengthen their position at the top of the table. If the visitors score first, the hosts will be forced to open up. A high-risk option: Zenit to win with a -1 handicap in the second half at odds of 3.07*.
π If the Game Doesnβt Go as Planned
Krylya Sovetov havenβt beaten Zenit at home in any of their last ten league meetings, losing seven times over that stretch. Still, this streak could end: the Samara side have shown they can rise to the occasion against top opponents this season. Krylya Sovetov to win at 5.60* is a contrarian bet, but not out of the question as an alternative.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across bookmakers.
β Editorial Prediction
Both teams have found the net in six of their last seven head-to-head clashes in the league, and this bet has landed in four of the previous five meetings played on Krylya Sovetov's home turf. The Samara side have shown solid form, proving effective both in possession and on the counterattack, while Zenit have struggled defensively this season. Over their last ten matches, Zenit have managed to keep a clean sheet just twice - both times against Dynamo Makhachkala - while conceding in all other games. Both teams to score (yes) is the main pick here. The predicted scoreline is 1-3.
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