Russia vs Nigeria prediction

Russia and Nigeria face each other in an official match of the 2026 International Friendlies season. The game takes place at Luzhniki Stadium on Tuesday, 06/10/2026, at 17:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Seleção da Rússia vs Seleção da Nigéria, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

Sbornaya preview

Russia comes into the match having played 7 games in the International Friendlies so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.29 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Russia's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the International Friendlies, averaging 2.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.43.

The offence system of Russia is led by Lechi Sadulaev as the top scorer of the season. The russian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Maksim Petrov, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.29.

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On the other hand, Nigeria comes into the match having played 6 games in the International Friendlies so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses.

Nigeria's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the International Friendlies, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.78.

The offence system of Nigeria is led by Victor Osimhen as the top scorer of the season. The nigerian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Samuel Chukwueze, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 7 goals with an average of 1.17 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.94.

Head to head: Russia vs Nigeria

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Russia

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Nigeria

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Points & Results

• 2.29
  PPG
  1.83
• 71%
  Wins
  50%
• 71%
  First to Score
  50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2.43
  Scored/game
  2
• 0.29
  Conceded/game
  1.17
• 2
  xG
  0.94
• 0.84
  xGA
  1.32

Trends

• 14%
  Both Score
  67%
• 71%
  Clean Sheet
  33%
• 29%
  Failed to Score
  0%

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