THE READ
Match details. Russian Cup, Group Stage - 5. Kick-off is Thu 29 Oct, 19:45 Lagos time. It is played at Rostec Arena, Kaliningrad.
Form. FC Baltika Kaliningrad have won two, drawn five and lost three of their last ten, 1.1 points a game. Their last five, newest first: D D W D L. In this competition FC Baltika Kaliningrad have gone W. FK Zenit Saint Petersburg have won eight, drawn none and lost two of their last ten, 2.4 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W W W W W.
The numbers. FC Baltika Kaliningrad score 0.8 and concede 1.4 a game in their last five at home, with one clean sheet and two games without a goal. FC Baltika Kaliningrad average 11.5 shots (3.8 on target), 5.6 corners and 2.6 cards a game, with 43% of the ball. FK Zenit Saint Petersburg score 1.8 and concede 1.4 a game in their last five away, with one clean sheet. FK Zenit Saint Petersburg average 16.4 shots (6.5 on target), 6.6 corners and 2.4 cards a game.
Head to head. In the last ten meetings FC Baltika Kaliningrad have won one, drawn one and lost eight. Three of the ten went over 2.5 goals and both teams scored in three. In the last four, FK Zenit Saint Petersburg won four. The last time they met, on 16 Sep 2026, it finished FC Baltika Kaliningrad 2-3 FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: FC Baltika Kaliningrad had 8 shots to 11, 41% of the ball, three yellow cards.
Where it pulls both ways. On goals, their goals for and against point to an open game; their records put over 2.5 goals at 47%; seven of the last ten meetings went under 2.5, and the meetings settle it.
The case against. Not everything agrees on goals: their goals for and against point to an open game.
The read. FK Zenit Saint Petersburg to win. A tight game. Their goals for and against make FK Zenit Saint Petersburg the likelier winners; FK Zenit Saint Petersburg are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour FK Zenit Saint Petersburg; the meetings favour FK Zenit Saint Petersburg. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 47%. Seven of the last ten meetings went under 2.5.
The bets. Best bet: Draw or FK Zenit Saint Petersburg at 1.21, 89% on the records (FK Zenit Saint Petersburg unbeaten in 6 of 8; FC Baltika Kaliningrad failed to win 5 of 5 at home). Backup: 2nd Half - Double Chance: Draw or FK Zenit Saint Petersburg at 1.21. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or Over 2.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read); FC Baltika Kaliningrad Under 1.5 goals (FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's own games don't back it (3 of 8)); Over 0.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read). Predicted score: FC Baltika Kaliningrad 0-1 FK Zenit Saint Petersburg (10% chance).
PICKSONE LIST
RESULT
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or Under 2.5 GoalsPAGE ONLY
1.14
FCB 7 of 8 (88%) · FKZ 5 of 5 (100%)93.4%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · both last 10: 83% · H2H 6 of 6 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or Draw (1UP)IN CODES
1.17
FCB 5 of 5 (100%) · FKZ 6 of 8 (75%)91.7%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg scored first 3 of last 5, led or was unbeaten in 5 · led or was unbeaten in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad trailed or failed to win in 5 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
Double Chance: Draw or FK Zenit Saint PetersburgMAININ CODES
1.21
FCB 6 of 8 (75%) · FKZ 5 of 5 (100%)90.5%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg unbeaten in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad failed to win 5 of 5 at home · both last 10: 82% · H2H 6 of 6 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
2nd Half - Double Chance: Draw or FK Zenit Saint PetersburgBACKUPPAGE ONLY
1.21
FCB 7 of 8 (88%) · FKZ 4 of 5 (80%)84.8%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · both last 10: 72% · H2H 6 of 6 · on half-time scores · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg (Draw No Bet)PAGE ONLY
1.37
FCB 6 of 8 (75%) · FKZ 3 of 5 (60%)78.6%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg won 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) (draws left out) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad lost 3 of 5 (last 10, all venues) (draws left out) · both last 10: 68% · H2H 5 of 5 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · won 7, refunded 2, lost 1
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg 1UPIN CODES
1.49
FCB 5 of 5 (100%) · FKZ 6 of 8 (75%)78.3%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg scored first 3 of last 5, led in 5 · led in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad trailed in 3 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg win or both teams scoreIN CODES
1.23
FCB 7 of 8 (88%) · FKZ 4 of 5 (80%)78%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · both last 10: 77% · H2H 5 of 6 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg to Win Either Half: YesPAGE ONLY
1.45
FCB 6 of 8 (75%) · FKZ 4 of 5 (80%)77.3%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · both last 10: 71% · H2H 5 of 6 · on half-time scores · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
1st Half Result or Match Result: FK Zenit Saint PetersburgSETTLEDPAGE ONLY
1.55
FCB 6 of 8 (75%) · FKZ 4 of 5 (80%)77.3%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · both last 10: 71% · H2H 5 of 6 · on half-time scores · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · rule 2: the meetings back FK Zenit
1X2 - 2UP: FK Zenit Saint PetersburgSETTLEDPAGE ONLY
1.76
FCB 5 of 5 (100%) · FKZ 6 of 8 (75%)69%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg scored first 3 of last 5, led by 2 or won in 5 · led by 2 or won in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad trailed by 2 or lost in 2 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · rule 2: the meetings back FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: in the last 10 meetings, FC Baltika Kaliningrad won 1, FK Zenit Saint
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or draw and under 3.5 goalsLEANPAGE ONLY
1.53
FCB 4 of 5 (80%) · FKZ 3 of 8 (38%)67.8%
FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 3 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 52% · H2H 5 of 6 · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg to WinSETTLEDPAGE ONLY
1.84
FCB 6 of 8 (75%) · FKZ 3 of 5 (60%)65.8%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg won 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad lost 3 of 5 at home · both last 10: 54% · H2H 5 of 6 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · rule 2: the meetings back FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: in the last 10 meetings, FC Balt
GOALS
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FCB 5 of 5 (100%) · FKZ 8 of 8 (100%)100%
FC Baltika Kaliningrad: under 5.5 goals in 5 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: under 5.5 goals in 8 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 100% · H2H 6 of 6 · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
1.25
FCB 4 of 5 (80%) · FKZ 5 of 8 (62%)77.2%
FC Baltika Kaliningrad: under 3.5 goals in 4 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: under 3.5 goals in 5 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 70% · H2H 5 of 6 · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
FK ZENIT SAINT PETERSBURG GOALS
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg Over 0.5 goalsIN CODES
1.23
FCB 7 of 8 (88%) · FKZ 4 of 5 (80%)78%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg scored in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad conceded in 4 of 5 at home · both last 10: 77% · H2H 5 of 6 · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
HALVES
2nd Half - Over/Under: Over 0.5PAGE ONLY
1.27
FCB 4 of 5 (80%) · FKZ 7 of 8 (88%)79.2%
FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 4 of 5 at home · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 83% · H2H 4 of 6 · on half-time scores · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
2nd Half - FK Zenit Saint Petersburg Over/Under: Over 0.5PAGE ONLY
1.62
FCB 7 of 8 (88%) · FKZ 3 of 5 (60%)70%
FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: the bet landed in 7 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · both last 10: 66% · H2H 4 of 6 · on half-time scores · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level
CARDS
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FCB 5 of 7 (71%) · FKZ 6 of 8 (75%)73.2%
FC Baltika Kaliningrad's games: over 3.5 cards in 5 of 7 (last 10, all venues) · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's games: over 3.5 cards in 6 of 8 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 73% · FC Baltika Kaliningrad: only games against sides at FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's level · FK Zenit Saint Petersburg: only games against sides at FC Baltika Kaliningrad's level
Left off the list: FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or Over 2.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read (rule 10)); FC Baltika Kaliningrad Under 1.5 goals (FK Zenit Saint Petersburg's own games don't back it (3 of 8)); Over 0.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read (rule 10)); FK Zenit Saint Petersburg or Over 1.5 Goals (no overs on a tight read (rule 10))