Mark your calendars: Zenit SPb vs CSKA goes live on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 15:15 in what promises to be a thrilling Russia. Premier League. Head-to-head in tournament encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Florian Badstuber has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Light rain, 14°C. Key absences could shape this game — Schwarz is a concern for Zenit SPb, while Wagner may miss out for CSKA. These two sides have a rich history: CSKA 2 - 2 Zenit SPb (2022). CSKA 3 - 1 Zenit SPb (2022). CSKA 2 - 1 Zenit SPb (2024). CSKA 2 - 0 Zenit SPb (2025). CSKA 1 - 2 Zenit SPb (2021). We're going with 0:1 as our predicted scoreline.