Russia and Scotland measure strength in Olimpiyskiy stadion Luzhniki, in a match for this phase of the Qualification for the European Championship (Qualifying Round). Attention to the home factor, since Russia usually conquers different results at home and abroad.
Russia :
After 5 wins and 1 loss, the home team is currently in 2nd place, with 15 points won. In the last match, they won by (1-0) at home against Kazakhstan, after in the previous match, they won by (1-2) away with Scotland. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 21 suffered; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium, with 33 goals scored and 15 suffered. In its last 10 home games, Russia records 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.
For this competition, record a sequence of 5 wins in their last matches. His attack has scored regularly, as he always scored at least one goal in the last 6 games for this competition. In 15 games, he got the comeback in 2 of the 6 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Russian group is practically defined, since the first two classified have already achieved a good distance for the other teams. The fight of the Russians now is to reach the first place and they will fight for it, since the qualification for the Euro is practically guaranteed. Playing at home and against a team that is making a weaker campaign, it ends up becoming the favorite and wants to turn this favoritism into three points. Therefore, if you have a qualified performance without errors, you can win without major problems. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Scotland :
After 2 wins and 4 losses, the visiting team is currently in the 5th position, with 6 points won. In the last match, he lost by (0-4) at home against Belgium, after in the previous match, he lost by (1-2) at home with Russia. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In his last away game for this competition he lost (3-0) against Belgium. In its last 8 away games, Scotland records 3 wins and 5 losses. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 5 of the last 6 games for this competition, so he was not very strong defensively. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only got 1 comeback.
There is no doubt that the mission of the Scottish team is very difficult in this round, as it will face a rivalry of greatness. Therefore, if you want to avoid defeat, you will have to work hard in the field and, above all, do not make mistakes. Of course, the favoritism is of the local team and therefore it is necessary to take some action. The main one is to arm your defense well, knowing that if you don’t suffer goals at least it will add a draw. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
