Russia vs Iraq Prediction: the Hosts Claimed the Status of the Favorite

Prediction for the Russia vs Iraq friendly fixture, which will take place on March 26th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

In Tehran, the Russians looked excellent. The only goal they scored was from the 11-meter mark, but still. The team had good dangerous chances, but luck was clearly not on their side. As a result, Valery Karpin's squad had once again played to a draw. First, it was Tajikistan (0:0), then Uzbekistan (0:0), and lastly Iran (1:1). With Iraq, the Russians have an excellent chance of success, primarily since the match will be held in St. Petersburg, where the situation promises to be very hot.

Iraq is the winner of the Arabian Gulf Cup. The team has not suffered a single loss in the entire tournament. They qualified for the playoffs with a nil-nil draw with Oman and two victories, 2:0 over Saudi Arabia and 5:0 over Yemen. In the semifinals, Iraq was stronger than Qatar (2:1) and defeated Oman 3:2 after extra time in the iconic final.

The Russian national team will exclusively play on the field in St. Petersburg to win. They outclass the opponent. Plus, the home fans will support their players at the highest level. The Iraqi team has no chance. So we propose to bet on the Russian team, adding the total over.

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