Uzbekistan vs Russia Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly
by Alex Lawes ·
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Surprisingly after a poor FIFA World Cup campaign, Fabio Cannavaro remains in charge of Uzbekistan as they now face Russia in Tashkent on Thursday.
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How to watch on TV & online: UK – Not televised & cannot be streamed / USA – Not televised & cannot be streamed
Uzbekistan vs Russia prediction
After losing three from three at FIFA World Cup 2026 in the group stages over the summer, Uzbekistan have begun their new international cycle with victories against IR Iran and Syria before being beaten 2-0 by Korea Republic last month.
Russia, who remain banned from UEFA and FIFA competition, have maintained a solid and steady FIFA ranking in international friendlies and with quite a good squad consisting of Matvey Safonov, Alexey Batrakov, Aleksandr Golovin and the Miranchuk brothers, Aleksei and Anton.
Russia will head into this one as the favourites at the Pakhtakor Central Stadium but both teams scoring may well also be a decent bet given Uzbekistan’s improvement last month.
Uzbekistan vs Russia tip: Russia to win & both teams to score
