Russia vs Slovakia: Russia is in action on Saturday when they face Slovakia in their next World Cup Qualification match on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Russia vs Slovakia
Venue: Kazan Arena, Kazan, Russian Federation
Date: Saturday 9th October, 2021
Time: 12:15 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Russia will look to make it a hat-trick of wins when they face Slovakia on Saturday after victories against Cyprus and Malta.
Smolov and Bakaev scored in either half against Malta as Russia won their last match 2-0.
The win sent Russia to 2nd in the table with 13 points from 6 matches and are behind table toppers, Croatia on goal difference.
On the other hand, Slovakia beat Cyprus 2-0 in their last match to keep their qualification hopes alive as they maintain pressure on their next opponents and Croatia.
Schranz and Koscelnik scored in the second half to pick up their first win in 5 matches.
Slovakia is in 3rd spot with 9 points from 6 matches. Hence, this should be a cracking contest given the close margin between both sides.
Both sides last met in the return leg of the qualifiers in March where Slovakia won 2-1.
Form Guide
Russia: WLDWW
Slovakia: LLDLW
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— Сборная России (@TeamRussia) October 7, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Russia 2-0 Malta
Slovakia 2-0 Cyprus
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Russia vs Slovakia in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV.
Team News
Glushakov, Karavaev, Magkeyev and Ionov miss out due to injuries for the hosts while Dzyuba is unavailable.
Lobotka, Weiss miss out for the visitors due to a hamstring injury as well.
Russia possible 11:
Guilherme, Kuzyaev. Diveev, Kudryashov, Samoshinkov, Barinov, Erokhin, Golovin, Bakaev, Smolov and Zakharyan
Slovakia possible 11:
Rodak, Pekarik, Skriniar, Satka, Hancko, Hamsik, Kucka, Duda, Jirka, Schranz and Mak
Prediction: Russia 2-1 Slovakia
Russia is on top form at the moment and will be a difficult opponent for the visitors.
Their better form and quality players make them favourites. Slovakia has been inconsistent in recent weeks but should put on a good show.
