Russia - Nigeria
Match preview
Russia take on Nigeria in Friendlies at RZD Arena on 6 October 2026. Russia arrive on the back of 3 straight wins.
The most recent match for Russia was a 2-0 win over Iran, after a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago before that.
The most recent match for Nigeria was a 0-3 defeat against Guinea-Bissau, after a 2-1 win over Madagascar before that.
Our algorithm predicts Russia to win, with a probability of 50%. The full split: Russia 50%, draw 26%, Nigeria 24%.
Team forms
Previous confrontations (H2H)
0 Russia
1 Draw
0 Nigeria
0%
Over 2.5 goals
100%
Both teams scored
2.0
Goals per match
0
|
0
Clean sheets
Most goals:
Russia 1-1 Nigeria
(2025)
Goals scored all matches
1.00
1.00
Goals in home matches
1.00
0.00
Goals in away matches
0.00
1.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Russia — Formation: 4-3-3
Nigeria — Formation: 4-3-1-2
Russia — Formation: 4-3-3
Nigeria — Formation: 4-3-1-2