Russia VS Costa Rica Match Prediction

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Russia
VS
Costa Rica

Our Prediction Tip

Russia will win this match.

The two sides haven’t played against each other yet.

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Russia vs Costa Rica: Prediction

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.

Russia vs Costa Rica Betting Tips

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.

Russia likely XI:

  • 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.

Costa Rica likely XI:

  • 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

Comparing the strengths of these two squads\' there isn\'t such a great difference. Both squads are looking good and have plenty of experienced players. The advantage goes to Russia because they are playing on a home turf. However\' we shouldn\'t underrate the quality of the Costa Rican roster, which includes players that are currently playing in the major football leagues.
Costa Rica have three consecutive wins. Russia have won only once in their last five matches (drawn and lost two of them). Russia have scored only 3 goals in their last five matches. Costa Rica have scored and conceded 7 goals in their last five matches.