Russia V Saudi Arabia h2h, Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

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Russia V Saudi Arabian h2h, Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

DATE: 14/06/2018  KICK OFF:1800HRS

• Russia is ready for the long awaited tournament as Hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in the opening match of World Cup 2018.

• Russia head into this tournament in shaky form having failed to win any of their last seven matches and are one of the lowest ranked side in this edition.

• The hosts are under pressure to deliver at home soil and Saudi Arabia a beatable side so this presents them with a perfect opportunity to kick start the tournament at the right path.

• Saudi Arabia on the other hand look a better side under Pizzi and have improved lately.

• This is the  easiest match for Saudi Arabia in group on paper considering the hosts recent form but the Asian outfit will likely receive hostile environment from the home crowd and this could outdo them.

• Russia coach prefers the 3-5-2 formation and its the most likely one he will use on Thursday while Pizzi prefers the 4-2-3-1 formation.

h2h

The only previous meeting between these two nations ended 4-2 to Russia back in a 1993 friendly clash.

Team News

• Both sides head into this game with clean bill of health and the head coach will chose the best eleven

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Probable line up:

• Russia 3-5-2 ; GK Akinfeev; DF Granat, Kutepov Kudryashov; MF Samedov ,Golovin,Kuzyaez,Zobnin,Zhirkov; FW Dzagoev Smolov

• Saudi Arabia 4-2-3-1: GK Mosailem, DF Omar Hawsawi, Osama Hawasawi, Shahrani, Breik; Otayf,Jassim, Muwallad,Shehri, Dawsari; FW Sahlawi

• Player to watch: Russia Fedor Smolov will spearhead the hosts attack having scored 12 in his 31 appearance and will burden to score goals an explosive and technical player if given the right service will deliver.

• Saudi Arabia Osama Hawsawi a veteran defender witch vast experience will be tasked with organizing the back line and Omar Hawsawi besides him this could be crucial for the team.

Match facts

• Russia haven’t won a match since October 2017, losing four and drawing three since then.

• The host nation have won just one of their last 14 matches against teams who have qualified for the 2018 World Cup.

• Saudi Arabia have avoided defeat in six of their last 12 matches.

• Russia are the lowest ranked nation at the 2018 World Cup, ranked three places below 67th placed Saudi Arabia.

Recommended Bet

• Russia to win

• Over 1.5 goals

• Fedor Smolov to score anytime

• Over 2.5 yellow cards

PREDICTIONS FROM OTHER SITES

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OUR PREDICTION: Russia win