Russia vs Nigeria: prediction & betting odds June 6, 2025

The BetBoom match between Russia and Nigeria will take place on June 6 at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. Russia vs. Nigeria: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Russia

Valeri Karpin's side thrashed Grenada and Zambia with identical 5-0 scores during the last international break, extending their winning streak to eight matches. Impressively, Russia has not conceded a single goal during this stretch – a national record for consecutive clean sheets. Additionally, the team has not scored fewer than three goals in any of these matches.

• The team has won their last nine home friendly matches.
• The national team has scored at least four goals in their previous six home friendly fixtures.
• Russia has not conceded in their last nine home friendly encounters.

Predicted lineup for Russia (4-5-1)

Matvey Safonov – Alexander Silyanov, Maksim Osipenko, Valentin Paltsev, Arsen Adamov – Yaroslav Gladyshev, Daniil Glebov, Dmitry Barinov, Maksim Glushenkov, Sergey Pinyaev – Nikolay Komlichenko.

Nigeria

Eric Shell's team is preparing for the final tournament of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in August. During this international break, Nigeria played a friendly match against Ghana and won 2-1. It's worth noting that the team has generally struggled in friendlies, failing to win 16 of their last 19 encounters (6 draws, 10 losses).

• The team has not won in 8 of their last 10 away friendly matches (2 draws, 6 losses).
• At least three goals have been scored in 4 of Nigeria's last 5 away friendlies.
• Nigeria has conceded at least twice in their last five away friendly matches.

Predicted lineup for Nigeria (4-4-2)

Maduka Okoye – Bright Osayi-Samuel, William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi – Papa Mustafa, Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka, Sodik Ismail – Moses Simon, Victor Boniface.

Several players from the initial squad will be unavailable for various reasons: Samuel Chukwueze, Wilfred Ndidi, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho, Umar Sadiq, Nathan Tella.

Referee

Aliyar Aghayev (Azerbaijan)

Matches – 7 (Friendly matches, 2018 - 2024);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 12;

Average yellow cards per match – 1.7;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 18;

Penalties – 28%.

Prediction for the BetBoom match Russia vs. Nigeria

Valeri Karpin's team has looked impressive in recent friendlies, even if not all opponents were of the highest caliber. Nevertheless, the Russians have gained a certain confidence and will likely aim to extend their successful run at home. The current home winning streak for the Russian national team stands at nine matches, during which they have not conceded a single goal.

Nigeria, on the other hand, has not been very convincing in friendly matches and rarely achieves positive results away from home. In their last five away friendlies, the team suffered four defeats and drew once, conceding 12 goals in this period.

It might not be as easy for Russia as in some of their recent friendlies, but I believe Valeri Karpin's team has the ability to overcome Nigeria's resistance. My prediction: Russia to win