Zenit 3-2 Akhmat Grozny
Updated
Zenit won: Zenit 3-2 Akhmat Grozny in the Russian Premier League (Round 11) on Sun, 18 Oct 2026 at Gazprom Arena, Sankt-Peterburg (St. Petersburg). Zenit goals: Arsen Adamov 47' (og), Maksim Glushenkov 62', Jhon Jhon 90'. Akhmat Grozny goals: Lechii Sadulaev 25', Mohamed Konaté 86'. Expected goals: 1.38-0.56. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Maksim Glushenkov (8.5).
Match report
Zenit beat Akhmat Grozny 3-2
Zenit came from behind to beat Akhmat Grozny 3-2 at Gazprom Arena on Sunday 18 October in the Russian Premier League.
Lechii Sadulaev put Akhmat Grozny ahead on 25' (0-1), an own goal by Arsen Adamov levelled for Zenit on 47' (1-1), Maksim Glushenkov restored Zenit's lead on 62' (2-1), Mohamed Konaté levelled for Akhmat Grozny on 86' (2-2) and Jhon Jhon restored Zenit's lead on 90' (3-2).
Jhon Jhon's 90' strike proved decisive.
Zenit had 57% of the ball, shots were 14-10 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.38-0.56.
Maksim Glushenkov (Zenit St. Petersburg) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
The result leaves Zenit 2nd on 24 points, with Akhmat Grozny 13th on 11.
Match stats
| Zenit | Akhmat Grozny | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.38 | 0.56 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 20 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 389 (84%) | 272 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Total shots | 14 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Zenit (4-2-3-1): Denis Adamov, Gustavo Mantuan, Nino, Nuraly Alip, Douglas Santos, Wílmar Barrios, Artem Karpukas, Luiz Henrique, Maksim Glushenkov, Pedrinho, Aleksandr Sobolev
Akhmat Grozny (4-2-3-1): Vadim Ulyanov, Arsen Adamov, Kalidou Sidibé, Klisman Cake, Miroslav Bogosavac, Turpal-Ali Ibishev, Ismael Silva Lima, Lechii Sadulaev, Egas Cacintura, Kirill Shchetinin, Georgi Melkadze
Key events
- 13' · Yellow card · Turpal-Ali Ibishev (Akhmat Grozny)
- 22' · Yellow card · Pedrinho (Zenit)
- 25' · Goal · Lechii Sadulaev (Akhmat Grozny)
- 30' · Yellow card · Gustavo Mantuan (Zenit)
- 46' · Substitution · Jhon Jhon for Pedrinho (Zenit)
- 47' · Goal · Arsen Adamov (Zenit)
- 57' · Substitution · Maxim Samorodov for Kirill Shchetinin (Akhmat Grozny)
- 62' · Goal · Maksim Glushenkov (Zenit)
- 67' · Substitution · Mohamed Konaté for Georgi Melkadze (Akhmat Grozny)
- 68' · Substitution · Manuel Keliano for Turpal-Ali Ibishev (Akhmat Grozny)
- 71' · Yellow card · Ismael Silva Lima (Akhmat Grozny)
- 72' · Substitution · Aleksey Kasadzhikov for Egas Cacintura (Akhmat Grozny)
- 78' · Yellow card · Aleksey Kasadzhikov (Akhmat Grozny)
- 84' · Substitution · Kevin Andrade for Nino (Zenit)
- 86' · Goal · Mohamed Konaté (Akhmat Grozny)
- 90' · Goal · Jhon Jhon (Zenit)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Román Vega for Maksim Glushenkov (Zenit)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Felipe Augusto for Luiz Henrique (Zenit)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Denis Adamov (Zenit)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Román Vega (Zenit)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Aleksandr Sobolev (Zenit)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2012: Zenit 14, draws 7, Akhmat Grozny 7.
Questions
Who won Zenit vs Akhmat Grozny?
Zenit won, 3-2 (Russian Premier League) on Sun, 18 Oct 2026.
When and where is Zenit vs Akhmat Grozny?
Sun, 18 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC at Gazprom Arena, Sankt-Peterburg (St. Petersburg), Russian Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Zenit and Akhmat Grozny?
In 28 league meetings since 2012: Zenit 14 wins, 7 draws, Akhmat Grozny 7 wins (goals 47-25).