Russia vs Brunei Prediction & Betting Tips (15 November)

Russia have been cooking with gas on their own patch of late, delivering six victories as part of a some matches unbeaten run, so confidence should be high coming into this contest. The same cannot be said for Brunei, however, as the strugglers are winless in 11 away games at this elite level of the Friendly International, suffering a worrying nine defeats along the way.

Russia certainly know how to score goals at the top table of the Friendly International, managing 34 in their last 17 matches and only failing to hit the back of the net on a couple of occasions. Given that over 2.5 goals have been served up in seven of the last nine Brunei fixtures at this level, then it would be wise to expect more of the same when these sides collide.

At least one of the two keepers has emerged with a clean sheet from 13 of the previous 17 Russia home matches at this level, so thrilling encounters at this venue have been few and far between. What’s more, 14 of the most recent 17 Russia away games at the top table of the Friendly International have followed suit, including in a success at this ground last term.