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Russia vs Slovakia: result 1-0 and analysis

World Cup - Qualification EuropeGroup Stage - 7Kick-off on October 8, 2021 at 06:45 PM (UTC)Ak Bars Arena, Kazan'

Russia
1-0
Slovakia

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What was the result of Russia vs Slovakia?

Russia won 1-0 on October 8, 2021.

Goalscorers

  • 24′M. ŠkriniarRussia (o.g.)

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Russia have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Slovakia have 5, 5 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Russia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 7, 2021Malta(home)2-0World Cup - Qualification Europe
Sep 4, 2021Cyprus(away)2-0World Cup - Qualification Europe
Sep 1, 2021Croatia(home)0-0World Cup - Qualification Europe
Jun 21, 2021Denmark(home)1-4Euro Championship
Jun 16, 2021Finland(away)1-0Euro Championship
Slovakia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 7, 2021Cyprus(home)2-0World Cup - Qualification Europe
Sep 4, 2021Croatia(home)0-1World Cup - Qualification Europe
Sep 1, 2021Slovenia(away)1-1World Cup - Qualification Europe
Jun 23, 2021Spain(home)0-5Euro Championship
Jun 18, 2021Sweden(away)0-1Euro Championship

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Russia win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Slovakia win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 30, 2021Slovakia 2-1 RussiaWorld Cup - Qualification Europe
Jun 15, 2016Russia 1-2 SlovakiaEuro Championship

Last archived meeting: Slovakia vs Russia on Mar 30, 2021

How many goals should we expect?

Russia score 1.1 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Slovakia score 1.0 and concede 1.3.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Russia1.11.376/157/15
Slovakia1.01.347/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
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How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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