Moldova and Russia meet at Stadionul Zimbru, in a friendly match. This will be the 2nd of the year for Moldova, after the previous one against Italy. In the case of Russia, this is their 2nd friendly match of the year, after the previous friendly against Sweden. There is no record of direct confrontations between these two teams in the last 3 years. The last match was played on 09‑10‑2015 and ended with the score: Moldova (1‑2) Russia. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, as Moldova presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Moldova:
This is the 2nd friendly of the year for the home team, after the friendly against Italy, which ended with the final result: Italy (6-0) Moldova. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 1 victory, 2 draws and 12 losses as a visitor; against 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 losses in his stadium. In their last match, for the UEFA Nations League, they lost to Slovenia at home by (0‑4). In their last 8 home matches Moldova has recorded 1 victory, 2 draws and 5 defeats. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 games, and their attack has not been very effective, since they did not score goals in 7 of the last 10 games. There is a tendency to have goals in their home matches, since 7 of the last 8 matches they have played have ended with Over 1.5 goals. This is a team that scores few times in the first place and that only managed to open the scoring in 3 of its last 15 games, of these 3 it reached the break with an advantage in 2 and won at the end of the 90 ‘in 1. In 15 games, never he got the comeback in the 12 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Moldovan team comes to this day after a 0x4 loss to Slovenia, thus registering their fourth consecutive defeat in various competitions. It should be noted that Moldova has lost 9 of the last 10 games. Facing a very difficult opponent, coach Engin Firat must favor defensive organization and counterattacks from the flanks. The midfielder Artur Ionita, an athlete from Benevento, is one of the most important players in this team, being very strong in passing, stopped balls and vision of the game. All players are available for this game.
Russia:
The visiting team plays its 2nd friendly match of the year, after having faced Sweden, in a match that ended with the score: Russia (1‑2) Sweden. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 games it has registered 7 wins, 1 draw and 7 losses as a visitor, with 28 goals scored and 21 suffered; against 9 victories, 4 draws and 2 defeats in his stadium, with 37 goals scored and 11 suffered. In their last match, for the UEFA Nations League, they tied Hungary at home by (0‑0). In their last 8 away matches, Russia has recorded 5 wins and 3 losses. Her attack has scored regularly, as she has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 8 of their last 8 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 7 out of 8 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 games, he only managed 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Russia comes to this game after a draw, at zero, in the reception to Hungary, in a game for the League of Nations. It should be noted that the Russians have not won for three consecutive games. In this game against Moldova, coach Stanislav Cherchesov must focus on maintaining possession and organized attacks, especially through the left: Denis Cheryshev is very fast and strong on the counterattack. The young Aleksandr Sobolev must occupy the most advanced position of the team, being very strong in the finish. Artem Dzyuba is one of the great absences for the next matches.
PREDICTION: Over 2,5 goals @ 1,71
