Uruguay V Russia :h2h, Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

Uruguay V Russia::Predictions, Time, odds, Preview, and Betting Tips

The battle for the top spot in group A will see hosts Russia take on Uruguay as both teams have already made it to the round of 16.
Russia have impressed so far and have exceeded peoples expectation which is a good thing for the host nations.
The came into the tournament as the lowest ranked side but have won their two matches comfortably beating Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match before seeing Egypt 3-1.
Uruguay on the other hand have scraped through in their last two matches with a 1-0 score in both matches and needed a last minute goal to beat Egypt.
Despite their lethal attacking front the South American side have struggled to convert chances and also break their defence line opponents.
A draw of any kind will favor Russia who have a superior goal difference but with their breathtaking performance so far they could snatch all the three points.

H2h

These two have met once back in 2012 in frindly match that ended in a draw (1-1).

Key stats

Uruguay are undefeated in their last 6 matches
Russia are unbeaten in three, with five of their last seven games producing over 2.5 goals.
Uruguay have won their last two World Cup matches against European sides (England and Italy), having failed to win any of their previous 15 against them (W0, D6 L9).

Team news

Uruguay have a full fit squad to choose from and may stick to the same line up that won the 1st two matches but something maybe done in the midfield if needed be.
Russia’s Alan Dzagoev is still a doubt for this one but his replacement Cheryshev is doing a fantastic job and so far he has score 3 goals.

Probable line ups:

Uruguay 4-4-2:Muslera – Varela, Gimenez, Godin, Caceres – Sanchez, Vecino, Bentancur, Rodriguez – Cavani, Suarez.
Russia 4-2-3-1;Akinfeev – Fernandes, Kutepov, Ignasevich, Zhirkov – Gazinskiy, Zobnin – Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev – Dzyuba.

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