Slovenia vs Russia: Russia look to reach the top of Group H when they face Slovenia in their next World Cup Qualifier match on Tuesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Slovenia vs Russia
Venue: Ljudski vrt, Maribor, Slovenia
Date: Tuesday 12th October, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
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Preview
Slovenia head into this one after a 4-0 away win over Malta in their previous match.
Illicic led the way with a brace while Sporar and Sesko also found the back of the net, which sent their side to 3rd in the points table.
This is an important fixture for the hosts as they could further pressurize the 2 sides ahead of them.
On the other hand, Russia took a major step towards qualification with a 1-0 win over Slovakia in their last match.
Skriniar scored an own goal ensuring the win for the hosts, which was their 3rd in succession.
Another win could well seal qualification for the Russians and hence this is set up to be a feisty affair.
Both sides met in March for the qualification match where Russia won 2-1.
Form Guide
Slovenia: WDWLW
Russia: LDWWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Malta 0-4 Slovenia
Russia 1-0 Slovakia
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Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Slovenia vs Russia in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV.
Team News
Slovenia has no injury concerns ahead of this clash.
Golovin, Samoshnikov, Glushakov are ruled out for the visitors due to injuries.
Slovenia possible 11:
Oblak, Karnicnik, Bijol, Mevlja, Balkovec, Kurtic, Gnezda, Ilicic, Lovric, Verbic and Sporar
Russia possible 11:
Safonov, Sutormin, Diveev, Dzhikiya, Terekhov, Kuzyaev, Barinov, Fomin, Bakaev, Smolov and Zabolotnyi
Prediction: Slovenia 0-1 Russia
This is a crucial fixture for either side as dropped points here could mean turn their campaign around.
A win for the hosts is important as it keeps them nudging at the top 2 while Russia’s win sends them to the top of the table.
It is difficult to separate both sides and we can expect an away win for Russia.
Their form looks that much more threatening due to which they can come out victorious.