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Arun - October 8, 2021
Russia take on Slovakia at the Kazan’ Arena on Friday in their quest to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Get an insight of our Preview, Predictions and Betting Tips along with analysis here.
The hosts currently sit in second place in group H with 13 points on board after 6 group games as they have won thrice, lost and drawn once in their previous 5 World Cup qualifying games.
Russia come into this fixture on the back of a comfortable 2-0 win at home over Malta in a game where Fyodor Smolov and Zelimkhan Bakaev scored once in either half.
On the other hand, the visitors, Slovakia currently sit in third place in group H with 9 points on board as they have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their previous 5 World Cup qualifiers.
Slovakia come into this fixture on the back of a 2- win at over Cyprus where Ivan Schranz and Martin Koscelník got on the score sheet.
Taking the above into consideration, we highly back the odds at 1.83 for the hosts, Russia to win this encounter. They have a lot of threat in multiple positions on the field which will be a lot for the visitors, Slovakia to take into account.
Hence, we should see Russia winning this fixture.
Consequently, we back the odds at 2.05 for both teams to score. Russia will want to top the group with a higher goal difference to their name. They will be looking to attack from the first minute which will leave spaces in behind their defense.
Slovakia can make a difference by attacking and scoring as well with the spaces in behind. Hence, we should see both teams getting on the score sheet.
Russia vs Slovakia
World Cup Qualifiers
Date: 8 October 2021, Friday
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Kazan’ Arena
