International Friendlies · Tuesday, 6 October, MSK · Sovcombank Arena

Russia — Nigeria

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Model prediction and result

3:3Missed
Russia55%
Draw27%
Nigeria18%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 3:3: the model's most likely outcome, Russia to win (55%), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 55% fails in about 45 matches out of 100 on average.

Russia are clear favourites: 55% against 18% for the opponent, draw 27%.

2.7 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (2.6).

Over 2.5 goals — 50%, both teams to score — 52%.

Why

  • National-team Elo: Russia 1783, Nigeria 1706 — Russia rated higher.
  • Russia: only 3 days of rest since the previous match.

Facts

  • Russia: 4 wins in a row.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Russia — Nigeria What is xG?1.8–0.9
Russia not to lose82%
Nigeria not to lose45%
No draw73%
Both teams to score: yes52%
Both teams to score: no48%
Total over 2.550%
Total under 2.550%

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Form

Russia

  • 03.10Namibia6:0
  • 29.09Iran2:0
  • 09.06Trinidad and Tobago3:0
  • 05.06Burkina Faso3:0
  • 28.05away · Egypt0:1

Nigeria

  • 10.06away · Portugal1:2
  • 03.06away · Poland2:2
  • 06.06away · Russia1:1
  • 17.11away · Portugal0:4
  • 10.09away · Ukraine2:2

Head to head

  • 06.06.2025Russia — Nigeria1:1

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 55% will not happen in roughly 45 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →