Zenit 1-0 Khimki – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Zenit at 65% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Zenit vs Khimki encounter.
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Analysis
Khimki make the trip to Saint-Petersburg Stadium to face Zenit in Premier League, Regular Season - 28. The match kicks off on Saturday 7 May 2022 at 14:30 UTC.
Form
Zenit (all games): 7W 3D 0L across 10 Premier League fixtures this term — 2.40 PPG. Last five: D W W W W. They are averaging 2.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.70 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Zenit, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Zenit's form when playing at home: 8W 1D 1L across 10 games at Saint-Petersburg Stadium this term (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 3.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Khimki have collected 1.50 PPG across 10 Premier League outings this season: 4W 3D 3L. Last five: W W D W D. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.60. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Khimki, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Premier League this season, Khimki have posted 2W 3D 5L from 10 away outings — 0.90 PPG. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 0.90 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The form ledger tips toward Zenit. A 0.90 PPG lead over Khimki (2.40 vs 1.50) is a consistent enough margin to carry weight. If the win odds appear compressed, Draw No Bet offers draw insurance at a lower cost than a full switch to Double Chance.
H2H History
The head-to-head record is closely matched — Zenit lead 1W to 0W over the last 1 encounters, with 0 draws, though neither side has established a commanding advantage.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.0 goals per game across 1 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Jul 2021, ended 3–1 with Zenit winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Data
Zenit goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; they lead at the break 59% of the time; BTTS occurs in 77% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 85% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 48%.
Khimki goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (27 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 54% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 37%; they fail to score in 33% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Zenit 74% and Khimki 56% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Zenit 63% | Khimki 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Zenit 2.32 xG and Khimki 1.05 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Zenit attack 1.503 / defence 1.012 | Khimki attack 0.809 / defence 1.323. League average goals — home 1.166 / away 1.288. Zenit carry an above-average attack strength of 1.503 — their λ of 2.32 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Khimki bring a strong defensive rating of 1.323 — this is suppressing Zenit's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 27 Zenit games / 27 Khimki games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Zenit 65% | Draw 19% | Khimki 16%. Fair-value odds: Zenit 1.54 | Draw 5.26 | Khimki 6.25. The model has a clear lean to Zenit (65%) — a 49pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 66% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 3.37. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 66% — a total xG of 3.37 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Zenit as the most likely outcome at 65% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 19% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 3.37 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 66% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 59% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Zenit 80% | Khimki 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Zenit vs Khimki | Competition: Premier League, Regular Season - 28 | Venue: Saint-Petersburg Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 7 May 2022, 14:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Zenit 65% | Draw 19% | Khimki 16% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 66% | BTTS 59% | xG Zenit 2.32 / Khimki 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Zenit attack 1.503 / def 1.012 | Khimki attack 0.809 / def 1.323 | league avg home 1.166 / away 1.288 • Poisson stance: Zenit (65%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.32
Zenit xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Khimki xG
59%
BTTS
85%
Over 1.5
66%
Over 2.5
44%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Zenit vs Khimki kick off?
Zenit vs Khimki kicked off at 14:30 on Saturday 7 May 2022 at Saint-Petersburg Stadium.
What was the final score in Zenit vs Khimki?
Zenit 1 - 0 Khimki.
Where is Zenit vs Khimki being played?
The match is being played at Saint-Petersburg Stadium.
What competition is Zenit vs Khimki part of?
Zenit vs Khimki is a Regular Season - 28 fixture in the Premier League (Russia).
Who is favourite to win Zenit vs Khimki?
Our statistical model gives Zenit a 65% chance of winning, Khimki a 16% chance, and a 19% chance of a draw — making Zenit the favourite.
Will both teams score in Zenit vs Khimki?
Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Zenit and Khimki will score (BTTS).
Will Zenit vs Khimki have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 66%.
What is the head-to-head record between Zenit and Khimki?
Record (1 meetings): Zenit 1W | Draws 0 | Khimki 0W.
What form are Zenit and Khimki in?
Zenit (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 0.70 | L5 D-W-W-W-W. Khimki (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-W-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Working from Zenit's attack rating (1.50) and Khimki's defence rating (1.32), the model arrives at 2.32 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Khimki's attack (0.81x) against Zenit's defence (1.01x) — and the away total comes out at 1.05.
These ratings are built from 27/27 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 2-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.7%. Close behind: 1-1 (9.5%), 2-0 (9.2%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Zenit Win
65%
1.53
19%
5.25
16%
6.43
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.7%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
9.2%
Home win
1 – 1
8.4%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.32
Zenit xG
Total xG
3.37
1.05
Khimki xG
1.53
65%
Home win
5.25
19%
Draw
6.43
16%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
66%
Over 2.5
1.52
34%
Under 2.5
2.94
44%
Over 3.5
2.27
56%
Under 3.5
1.79
25%
Over 4.5
4.00
75%
Under 4.5
1.33
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
59%
BTTS Yes
1.69
41%
BTTS No
2.44
Clean Sheet
35%
2.87
10%
10.17
Win to Nil
23%
4.39
2%
65.33
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 5 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Zenit vs Khimki?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.7%.
How many goals are Zenit and Khimki expected to score?
The model projects 2.32 expected goals for Zenit and 1.05 for Khimki, a combined total of 3.37.
How confident is the prediction model for Zenit vs Khimki?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 65%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Zenit's recent record stands at 18W 7D 2L from 27 games, a 2.26 PPG return, with D-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Zenit is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Khimki, meanwhile, have gone 6W 11D 10L across 27 games — 1.07 PPG, with W-W-D-W-D in their last five. The sample for Khimki is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Zenit by 1.19 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Khimki heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Zenit have managed 11W 1D 1L from 13 games — 2.62 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Khimki's away record stands at 3W 3D 7L across 13 trips, a 0.92 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Zenit come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Zenit are averaging 2.37 goals scored and 0.96 conceded per game recently; Khimki are on 1.15 scored and 1.59 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Zenit have seen both teams score in 74% of their recent games.
Last 27 Results — Premier League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Zenit
Blended
Khimki
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Zenit and Khimki in coming into this match?
Zenit have gone 18W 7D 2L in their last 27 games (2.26 PPG), while Khimki have gone 6W 11D 10L in their last 27 (1.07 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Zenit at home or Khimki away?
Zenit's home record (2.62 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Zenit at home: 2.62 PPG; Khimki away: 0.92 PPG.
Have Zenit or Khimki been keeping clean sheets recently?
Zenit have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Khimki in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since July 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Premier League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 20 April 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Zenit have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Khimki — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
4
Zenit
2
Draws
0
Khimki
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Zenit and Khimki?
From 6 meetings on record, Zenit have won 4, Khimki have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Zenit and Khimki last play each other?
They last met on 20 April 2025, when Zenit 1-0 Khimki.
Who has won more matches between Zenit and Khimki?
Zenit have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Zenit are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 62% of the time.
Khimki see a goal before the break in 54% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Zenit 77%, Khimki 46% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 85% for Zenit and 62% for Khimki. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 62% and 46% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Khimki in 38%; Khimki in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Zenit home games / Khimki away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Zenit play Khimki?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 77% of Zenit's games and 46% of Khimki's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Zenit vs Khimki usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 85% of Zenit's matches and 62% of Khimki's.
Do Zenit and Khimki tend to score early?
Zenit have had a goal before half-time in 77% of their recent matches, Khimki in 54% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Zenit edge out Khimki 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Zenit beat Khimki 1-0 at Saint-Petersburg Stadium, Regular Season - 28, in the Premier League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Zenit 2.32 xG and Khimki 1.05 xG, a combined 3.37. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Zenit fell 1.3 short of their projected output. Khimki landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Zenit attack 1.50 / defence 1.01 against Khimki attack 0.81 / defence 1.32, drawn from 27/27 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Zenit 65% | Draw 19% | Khimki 16%, with Zenit to win its most likely call at 65%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 66%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 85% and missed. Over 3.5 was 44% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Zenit 63%, Khimki 52%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 65%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Zenit's trading profile (27 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 74% of their matches — today it did not.
Khimki's trading profile (27 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Zenit arrived the stronger side — 2.26 PPG against 1.07. Form held, and they took the win. Zenit (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 3.00 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.00 average — tighter than their form line. Khimki (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.92 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 1 against a 1.92 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.