Soccer Prediction of the Day RUSSIA vs FRANCE
Russia will be able to test against a credible candidate for the title at the next World Cup. France has a great opportunity to evolve in one of the stadiums hosting the World Cup this summer. No benefit in terms of motivation
State of form
Directly qualified for the 2018 World Cup as host country, Russia has played few official matches in the last 2 years. Last July, Stanislav Cherchesov’s men did not shine at home in the Confederations Cup. Eliminated in the group stage, they first beat New Zealand (2-0) before losing to Portugal (0-1) and Mexico (1-2). Since then, they have played 4 friendly matches in front of their supporters: 4-2 win against South Korea, draw against Iran (1-1), defeat against Argentina (0-1) and draw against Spain mid-November (3-3). Opposed to Brazil last Friday, the Russians finally exploded in the 2nd half against Auriverde (0-3).
Winner of his qualifying group ahead of Sweden and the Netherlands, France is one of the favorites of the next world. After 2 good results in friendly against Wales (2-0) and on the turf of Germany (2-2), Kylian Mbappé’s teammates fell from the top last weekend, bowing to Stade de France against Colombia (2-3), after having led 2-0 to score
The staff for RUSSIA FRANCE
1 Russian side missing for this rally: striker Kokorin (Zenith), injured. We therefore find all the usual leaders, such as goalkeeper Akinkeev (CSKA Moscow), defenders Zhirkov (Zenith), Kombarov (Spartak Moscow) and Kudryashov (Rubin Kazan), circles Dzagoev (CSKA), Glushakov (Spartak), Cheryshev ( Villarreal), and Smolov attackers (Krasnodar) or Miranchuk brothers (Lokomotiv Moscow). Compared to the match against Brazil, the impotants Neustadter and Smolnikov should be aligned. In the group, Zobnin, Ignatyev and Kambolov are forfeited but are only substitutes.
Deprived of Jallet (Nice), B.Mendy (Man City), Coman (Bayern Munich), Fekir (OL), Lacazette (Arsenal), France lost his replacement Thauvin, injured training. In addition, Kurzawa (PSG), Laporte (Man City), Amavi, Rami, Payet (OM), Sissoko (Tottenham), N’Zonzi (Sevilla FC) or Bakayoko (Chelsea) were not selected. We note the returns of Captain Lloris (Tottenham) in the cages, Sidibé (Monaco) in the side, Pogba (Man Utd) and Kanté (Chelsea) in the middle and the winger Dembélé (Barcelona) ahead. Solid with Atletico Madrid, Lucas Hernandez had his first selection on Friday, as did Sevilla scorer Wissam Ben Yedder, decisive in the Champions League. Otherwise, we find all the usual executives like Koscielny (Arsenal), Varane (Real Madrid), Umtiti (Barcelona), Matuidi (Juventus), Giroud (Chelsea), Griezmann (Atl Madrid), and the nuggets Pavard (Stuttgart), Tolisso (Bayern Munich), Rabiot, Mbappé (PSG), Lemar (Monaco) and Martial (Man Utd). Absent on the first match, Koscielny is better and will be in line.
Probable compositions for Russia – France:
Russia: Akinfeev – Neustadter, Granat, Kudryashov – Smolnikov, Dzagoyev, Glushakov, Golovin, Kombarov – A.Miranchuk, Smolov.
France: Lloris – Pavard, Koscielny, Umtiti, Hernandez – Pogba, Kante, Rabiot – Dembele, Mbappe, Martial
Prediction RUSSIA vs FRANCE
Decided to redeem itself after its defeat against Colombia, France can go to win on the lawn of a Russian team far from being confident. Victory of France
Prediction of the Day: victory of France
Odds: 1.55
