Zenit Hosts Spartak in Russian Cup Clash

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Interstat) — FK Zenit will look to continue its recent dominance over rival FK Spartak Moskva when the sides meet Wednesday in a Russian Cup match at Gazprom Arena.

The matchup is a rematch of a Premier League contest just over three weeks ago, which Zenit won 2-0 at home on March 14. The teams also played to a 2-2 draw in Moscow last August.

Zenit enters with strong form, coming off a 2-1 league victory over Krylya Sovetov on Saturday. The St. Petersburg side has lost only once in its last 10 matches across all competitions.

Spartak, meanwhile, arrives following a dramatic 2-1 home win over Lokomotiv Moskva last Sunday. That result ended a turbulent stretch that included the 2-0 loss to Zenit and a heavy 5-2 defeat to Dinamo Moskva in early March.

The statistical service Interstat projects a repeat of the March league scoreline, simulating a 2-0 victory for the home side.

This cup tie offers a crucial chance for Spartak to salvage pride and seek progression in a knockout competition, while Zenit aims to maintain its psychological edge in one of Russian football’s most heated rivalries.

Following Wednesday’s cup game, both teams return to Premier League action on April 12. Zenit hosts Krasnodar, while Spartak travels to face FK Rostov.