Tips:
It is with great pressure that Russia starts its Confederations Cup. The international rehearsal, which is intended to prepare the country for the 2018 World Cup, will also allow the host nation to gain confidence in a tournament that brings together the champions of the various continental competitions, Germany, defending world champion. Totally spent next to the Euro 2016, the Sboryana left on new bases with Cherchesov to the controllers. Convincing intermittently during the friendly matches played since the summer of 2016, the selection has to cross a course in this tournament. Opposed from the first day of group A to the small native New Zealand, winner of the Games of the Pacific, the Russians are obliged to ensure the three points. They will then face the redoubtable Mexicans, before rubbing in Portugal, European champion in title ... So, where are the Russians?The Russians have played 9 friendly games since the end of Euro 2016. Only two of them have seen four goals or more.
The Sboryana proved to his advantage during his two exits destined to prepare the event. After a great success in front of the Hungarians (0-3), Smolov (striker, Krasnodar) and his team-mates held in Chile (1-1).
The New Zealanders lost only 1-0 in their two play-off games against Northern Ireland and Belarus. At the same time solidary and endowed with large jigs, this team is always difficult to explode. This is in line with our prognosis.It seems that Russia is growing in power. Convincing in their last two outings, against Hungary (3-0 win) and Chile (1-1), the organizing country should logically dominate New Zealanders still amateur, with virtually no player of repute. Renowned for their solidarity, the "All White" should however avoid a heavy defeat. The bet "Russia wins and less than 3.5 goals" is clearly interesting!
Match Details:
Confederations Cup : Russia vs New Zealand
11 June, Sunday
Krestovsky Stadium, 15:00 GMT
