Russia VS Costa Rica Match Prediction
- 2016-10-09
- 13:00:00
Russia will win this match.
The two sides haven’t played against each other yet.
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Our prediction in terms of this friendly match is that this would be an even game, but a slight advantage goes to Russia as they are playing on a home pitch in heavy Russian conditions that they are used to. An away game in Russia is always hard for a South American team as Costa Rica, so it will be surely a tough match for them.
The odds that this match will finish with a Russian win are pretty high so if you’re thinking about placing a bet on this match we will suggest that you go with Russia. However, Costa Rica are looking pretty well at the moment if we take a look at their squad and it wouldn’t be a surprise if they come out with a positive result from this match.
Coming after a win to Ghana last month, Russia are the favorites in this match. Stanislav Cherchesov’s side will look to build up their form and show their quality in this match. In their last five matches, the Russians haven’t been brilliant, having won only once. One of the problems that Russia face at the moment is the injury of their best goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.
Goalkeeper:-Stanislav Kritsyuk
Defenders:-Vasili Berezutski; Yuri Zhirkov; Igor Smolnikov; Roman Shishkin
Midfielders:-Aleksandr Samedov; Oleg Shatov; Magomed Ozdoyev; Aleksei Miranchuk
Forwards:-Artem Dzyuba; Maksim Kanunnikov
Although betting analytics don’t give Costa Rica a high chance of winning, they sure have players capable of beating a side as Russia. Also, coming in this game with a decent form of three consecutive wins, the away side coached by Oscar Ramirez are looking pretty good and strong.
Goalkeeper:-Keylor Navas
Defenders:-Michael Umana; Giancarlo Gonzalez; Johnny Acosta; Bryan Oviedo
Midfielders:-Celso Borges; Randall Azofeifa; Yeltsin Tejeda; Johan Venegas
Forwards:-Bryan Ruiz; Joel Campbell