Ahead of the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 clash at Home Arena (Germany), the build-up to Zenit SPb vs Dynamo Makhachkala in the Fonbet Russian Cup. Group stage is reaching fever pitch. Kick-off at 17:30. Harm Osmers will referee. Weather outlook: Sunny, 22°C. Klein remains questionable for Zenit SPb; Schneider is a doubt for Dynamo Makhachkala. History: Dynamo Makhachkala 3 - 3 Zenit SPb (2021). Dynamo Makhachkala 2 - 2 Zenit SPb (2022). Dynamo Makhachkala 2 - 0 Zenit SPb (2022). Dynamo Makhachkala 2 - 0 Zenit SPb (2025). Dynamo Makhachkala 4 - 2 Zenit SPb (2023). Score forecast: 0:1.