Spain – Russia World Cup Prediction
Spain’s national team qualified in the finals of the World Championship in Russia, winning with Iran (1-0) and two draws with Portugal (3-3) and Morocco (2-2). Certainly Julen Lopetegui’s demise before the final tournament made the La Roja game no longer so good, because in the end Fernando Hierro was not prepared to be a selective selector. The Iberians had a possession game in all Group B matches, but apart from hundreds of passes, they did not create many opportunities to win, tormented by the Iranians, and equals the Moroccan. In the end, the goal was met, because Spain won the group and qualified in the eighth, a performance that failed at the Brazilian 2014 CM, where it could not pass the group stage. The Iberians have avoided Uruguay in the finals, and will play with Russia, a more accessible opponent. With success, they would qualify in the quarterfinals where they would meet Croatia or Denmark in St. Petersburg. In conclusion, Spain has a favorable corridor, but to reach the semifinals and the final, it will have to change something and be more efficient.
Russia’s reputation qualified with no optimism in the World Cup finals, after defeating Saudi Arabia (5-0) and Egypt (3-1), which made fans dream of being beautiful. However, the last match in Group A came with Uruguay, who did not have a special stake but was lost with the score of 3-0. Russia was also accused of doping because it was the team that ran the most from CM 2018 in the first two games with the Saudis and Egyptians. “Sbornaya” qualified on the group’s merit because he was better than Saudi Arabia and Egypt, but he showed his limits in the Uruguay match. Stanislav Cherchesov’s team will play Sunday’s “Luzhniki” in Moscow with Spain, where, with the help of supporters and luck, he hopes to get the qualification, even in the penalty shootout. The Russians know that Spain is better, but they have seen that the Iranians and Moroccans have been able to trouble them and will normally believe in their chances, especially since the Iberians are far from the shape of 2010. With much dedication, a little chance and maybe a bit of favorable arbitration, Russia could qualify in the quarter-finals, where they would meet Croatia or Denmark in St. Petersburg.
Spain disappointed in the group matches, where it was hard to break the defenses of the opponents. Russia has had poor performances in friendly matches but has confirmed in the World Cup, where it scored impressively in the finals after only two matches. Selector Fernando Hierro could not change too much, but he has many valuable and experienced players who should normally beat the Russians. Surely “La Roja” will attack and dominate the game, but it remains to be seen if they will pass the “Sbornaya” defense, which is over Iranian or Moroccan defense. The selector Stanislav Cherchesov knows that in order to have a qualifying chance, he will have to score at least one goal, because it is hard to believe that the defense will last 90 minutes or 120.
Spain – Russia Prediction
The Spaniards received one yellow card in groups, so they have no problems with the suspensions. The Russians received five yellow cards and Igor Smolnikov, who cashed two and was eliminated with Uruguay, will be suspended for the match against Spain. Alan Dzagoev, injured in the first game against Saudi Arabia, resumed his training, being able to play. So there are no injured players in any team. The Iberian defensive was very poor, receiving 3 goals from the Portuguese, 2 goals from the Morocco and even a goal from Iran, but it was unjustly canceled, so I will bet on a goal of Russia in the 90 minutes regulation, at a very good odds of 1.80. In 6 matches so far, official or friendly, Spain has never lost, having 4 wins and a draw.
Prediction of the Day: Russia will score at least one goal
Odds: 1.80
