Russia vs Saudi Arabia Predictions

Russia vs Saudi Arabia Stats

Stats are based on the last 10 games (including friendly matches)

First world cup match analysis : Russia vs Saudi Arabia

Russia vs Saudi Arabia Predictions

Russia has endured five-match winless streak since beating South Korea in October 2017 and if want to pick up all three points then have to play aggressive from the first minute. All players know that and they will do their best to beat Saudi Arabia. Key for Russia will be to contain the pressure of having to win the match, while Saudi Arabia will try to score after fast counterattacks and long-balls. Russia’s defence is much slower and they will have problems to finish this game without conceding. Russia have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches.

These teams come with a vulnerabilities in every department and this match could be termed as a battle of the equals. To be precise, either managers will be thinking that this is their best opponent to register a win against. These two teams will play strong and aggressive in midfield and we will see more then five yellows.

However, the bookies consider Russia are strong favorites to win this one, but we believe this will not be an easy cake walk for the hosts. Therefore, make full use of the Asian Handicap markets and back the visitors not to lose by more than 1 goal.

There two are the most vulnerable defenses I have come across in recent weeks, so there is a high chance that this match to produce some goals. Saudi conceded in each of their last 8 games, 2 or more in 7 of them. Russia on the other hand in their last 10 in all competitions.