Russia vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting Tips (6 June)

Russia vs Nigeria Prediction. Russia will host Nigeria on Friday 6 June in the World - Friendly International. Russia are in advantage over Nigeria with a better win rate of 78.3% (Russia) against 54.14% (Nigeria). Read on for all of our football predictions and betting tips from our Experts for this game. Live football stream link is also available.
Russia
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Friday 6 June
17:00
World - Friendly International
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Nigeria
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Match Preview

Russia's football scene continues to evolve despite its isolation from major international competitions. The national team remains active, organizing friendly matches to maintain its competitive edge. The latest squad features a mix of experienced players and emerging talents, showcasing the depth of Russian football. Among the standout names is goalkeeper Matvey Safonov, who has made a mark at Paris Saint-Germain, alongside midfield maestro Anton Miranchuk, currently playing for Sion. The defensive lineup includes solid performers like Yuri Gorshkov and Maxim Osipenko, while the midfield boasts dynamic players such as Dmitry Barinov and Sergey Pinyaev. With a strong roster, Russia aims to keep its footballing tradition alive, relying on domestic leagues to nurture future stars.

Nigeria's football scene remains vibrant, with the national team continuing to refine its strategy under head coach Eric Chelle. Since taking charge, Chelle has emphasized tactical discipline and squad cohesion, leading the Super Eagles through a series of competitive matches. His approach has seen a mix of seasoned players and fresh talent making their mark. The latest squad features key figures like Victor Osimhen, whose striking prowess remains a focal point, alongside Ademola Lookman, who has been delivering standout performances in Europe. The midfield is bolstered by Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, ensuring stability and creativity, while the defense sees the presence of William Troost-Ekong and Ola Aina, adding experience and resilience. With a strong lineup, Nigeria continues to showcase its footballing strength, maintaining its reputation as one of Africa's top teams.

Nigeria has shown impressive consistency in recent matches, with a strong attacking presence that has delivered crucial wins against Ghana and Rwanda. Their ability to break down defenses, as evidenced by their repeated victories over Ghana with a two-goal margin, highlights their offensive efficiency. Nigeria's midfield, led by Wilfred Ndidi and Alex Iwobi, plays a key role in maintaining possession and dictating the tempo. The defensive setup, anchored by William Troost-Ekong, ensures stability, helping Nigeria secure clean sheets against Rwanda. Despite occasional draws, their ability to respond under pressure gives them an edge.

Russia, on the other hand, will need to counter Nigeria’s attacking prowess with a disciplined defensive approach. Matvey Safonov’s presence in goal could be vital, while midfielders like Anton Miranchuk must focus on disrupting Nigeria’s rhythm. Russia may opt for a tactical approach that emphasizes ball retention, limiting Nigeria’s ability to exploit spaces. While Nigeria's recent form gives them momentum, Russia’s experience in structured gameplay could make this encounter a tightly contested affair, where individual brilliance might be the deciding factor.

With both teams bringing strong lineups and tactical discipline, this match is expected to be a tightly contested battle. Nigeria, with its recent winning form and attacking efficiency, is likely to find the back of the net twice, exploiting Russia’s defensive gaps with swift transitions and clinical finishing. However, Russia’s resilience, supported by a solid midfield and an experienced goalkeeper, could allow them to break through Nigeria’s defense at least once, making this a competitive encounter. In the end, Nigeria’s attacking prowess may prove decisive, securing a narrow 2-1 victory in what promises to be an intense and strategic showdown.

  • Summary: Russia is going head to head with Nigeria starting on 6 Jun 2025 at 17:00 UTC . The match is a part of the Int. Friendly Games .
  • Russia Feedinco Rating: 6.97
  • Nigeria Feedinco Rating: 6.96
Russia vs Nigeria Prediction


Tip Reasoning

Nigeria have found the going extremely tough on their top-flight travels of late, with their previous four fixtures seeing them concede ten goals on the way to securing zero points. Russia, by way of contrast, have registered 10 wins in their most recent 14 home games at this elite level of domestic competition, not to mention keeping six clean sheets on the spin.

Recommended Betting Tips for Russia vs Nigeria

Tip 1
Match Prediction
Russia Win
Best Odds
2.04
Tip 2
Match Prediction
Russia Win or Draw
Best Odds
1.32
Tip 3
Match Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Best Odds
1.95
Tip 4
Match Prediction
Both teams to score
Best Odds
1.76
Prediction

Russia vs Nigeria Prediction

Russia 2 : 1 Nigeria
Users prediction by voting 1X2
Russia Win
62%
Draw
38%
Nigeria Win
0%
Russia vs Nigeria Stats
Head to HeadHome TeamAway Team
NameRussiaNigeria
Clean Sheet70%40%
Failed to Score0%20%
Goals Conceded0.40.8
Goals Scored3.91.2
WIN Rate78.3%54.14%
Last 5 Games
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⚽ Goals Overview
Goals Scored   Who will score more?
Russia is 225.00% better in terms of Goals Scored
Russia
3.9 Goals / Match
Russia at Home
Nigeria
1.2 Goals / Match
Nigeria at Away

Goals Conceded   Who will concede more?
Russia is 100.00% better in terms of Goals Conceded
Russia
0.4 Conceded / Match
Russia at Home
Nigeria
0.8 Conceded / Match
Nigeria at Away
Russia vs Nigeria Timeline

Russia Results

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Vietnam 0:3 Russia
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Belarus 0:4 Russia
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Russia 4:0 Serbia
W
Russia 8:0 Cuba
D
Russia 2:2 Kenya
W
Russia 1:0 Cameroon
D
Qatar 1:1 Russia
L
Egypt U23 2:1 Russia
D
Egypt U23 1:1 Russia
W
Russia 2:0 Iraq
D
Iran 1:1 Russia
D
Uzbekistan 0:0 Russia
D
Tajikistan 0:0 Russia

Nigeria Results

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Nigeria 2:1 Ghana
D
L
W
Nigeria 3:1 Ghana
D
Ghana 0:0 Nigeria
L
D
W
D
W
W
D
Nigeria 1:1 South Africa
L
Mali 2:0 Nigeria
W
Ghana 1:2 Nigeria
L
Nigeria 1:2 Ivory Coast
W
Nigeria 1:0 Angola
W
Nigeria 2:0 Cameroon

Overview

Russia Nigeria Prediction

Russia v Nigeria Prediction & Tips (and online live stream*) starts on Friday 6 June in the World - Friendly International. Here on Feedinco, we will cover all types of match predictions, stats and all match previews for all World - Friendly International matches. You can find all statistics, last 5 games stats and Comparison for both teams Russia and Nigeria .

Feedinco Suggestion

From all statistics and latest matches and timeline data, our professional advice and experts suggest to bet on a Russia Win or Draw which have odds of 1.32. We also suggest the best bookmaker which is 1xBet which have better odds on this type of bet.

Russia has 43% to win against Nigeria

There is a 63% chance of this match having O2.5 goals


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Faq on Russia v Nigeria

FAQ

When is the match between Russia v Nigeria?

The match between Russia - Nigeria is on Friday 6 June.

who is the Favourite team to win between Russia v Nigeria?

Russia are currently in a better form than the away team - Nigeria.

Will both teams score in the match Russia v Nigeria?

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what is the best bet to play on Russia v Nigeria?

Among all the predictions, the best bet to play on Russia v Nigeria is Russia Win or Draw with odds of 1.32


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