vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Russia arrive in good form: in their last five friendlies they have taken three wins, one draw and one defeat. Their most recent game ended in a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago, preceded by another 3-0 win over Burkina Faso; before that a 0-1 defeat in Egypt, a 0-0 draw with Mali and, further back, a 3-1 win over Nicaragua. Nigeria have had a mixed run in their last five outings: two wins, two draws and one defeat. The last round brought a 1-2 defeat in Portugal, preceded by a 2-2 draw in Poland; before that a 3-0 win in Jamaica, a 2-0 win over Zimbabwe and, further back, a 2-2 draw in Jordan. The only head-to-head meeting dates back to June 2025, when the two sides drew 1-1. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.