Russia vs Nigeria Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly
by Alex Lawes ·
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Russia continue their prolonged international break with a friendly against Nigeria at the Sovcombank Arena in Nizhny Novgorod on Tuesday.
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Russia vs Nigeria prediction
Ranked 35th in the world by FIFA, Russia come into this one on the back of a four-match winning streak, having hammered Namibia by six goals to nil. They have won five, drawn one and lost one of their seven matches in 2026.
Nigeria have continued to be inconsistent and frustrating in 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualification with a hard-fought 2-1 defeat of Madagascar before a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau a few days later.
Russia would have to be viewed as the favourites for this one, given the form of the two teams as well as the Russians having home advantage.
Russia vs Nigeria tip: Russia to win
