Expert Analysis: Zvezda St. Petersburg vs FK Irkutsk

The upcoming match between Zvezda St. Petersburg and FK Irkutsk on August 3, 2025, at 11:00, promises to be an intriguing contest with several betting opportunities. Based on historical data and current team form, here are some expert predictions:

Betting Predictions

Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half

With a high probability of 88.90%, it is likely that FK Irkutsk will struggle to find the back of the net early in the game. Zvezda St. Petersburg’s strong defensive setup and home advantage suggest they can keep their opponents scoreless in the initial half.

Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half

At 77.30%, this prediction indicates a cautious start from both sides. Zvezda may focus on consolidating their defense while looking for opportunities to counter-attack, making it plausible for neither team to score early on.

Over 1.5 Goals

With a likelihood of 70.20%, the match is expected to be relatively high-scoring. Zvezda’s average goals scored per game (2.38) supports this prediction, suggesting an open game with multiple goal opportunities.

Home Team To Score In 2nd Half

The odds of 69.90% reflect confidence in Zvezda’s ability to capitalize in the second half, possibly after making tactical adjustments or exploiting fatigue in the visiting team.

Home Team To Score In 1st Half

At 68.60%, there is a strong chance that Zvezda will find the net before halftime, leveraging their home ground advantage and aggressive play style.

Over 0.5 Goals HT

This prediction at 68.40% suggests that at least one goal is likely by halftime, aligning with the expected offensive capabilities of Zvezda.

Both Teams To Score

The probability of 62.70% indicates that while Zvezda is likely to score, FK Irkutsk may also manage to find the net, resulting in a competitive encounter.

Away Team To Score In 2nd Half

With a chance of 58.70%, FK Irkutsk might break through in the second half as they adjust their strategy or exploit any defensive lapses from Zvezda.

Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half

At 56.20%, this scenario suggests a potential for a tightly contested second half where both teams focus on defense over attack.

Over 2.5 Goals

The likelihood of 52.70% points towards a high-scoring affair, reflecting both teams’ offensive capabilities and the average total goals expected (3.57).