Russia meets Ireland at home in a Euro 2012 qualification on Tuesday September 6th 2011 at 16:00 UK time
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Russia
Russia is the current leader of Group B with 16 points, a record of W5 D1 L1. The Russians started the campaign well with a victory over Andorra away from home with 2:0, but made a step backwards, losing from Slovakia with 0:1 at home. Follow two victories, a draw against Armenia and another two victories, which put up the team on leading position, after 7 played games. The first match in Dublin ended 3:2 in favor of Russia, and the team has the home field advantage now. In fact this match is a battle for the first spot, as Ireland can get back on the first spot if they win here.
Ireland
Ireland is currently on second position, with 14 points after recording a draw at home against Slovakia this Friday. Overall record in the groups, W4 D2 L1, after 7 games, the two draws with Slovakia really hurt the team as both Ireland and Slovakia now have 14 points. The Irish squad still has no loss in an away game for Euro 2012, achieving 2 victories and a draw. History shows that Ireland does not play well in Russia, recording a total of 0 victories 0 draws and 4 losses against the Soviet Union.
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Prediction
The Russian team is determined to keep the first spot, as they were able to snatch it on Friday. Ireland needs definitely a victory as well. A draw gives Slovakia chance to move to the second spot, despite the fact that they would have to visit Russia as well the last game.
Russia and Ireland have played one game in the past 10 years, an Euro Cup qualification game for Group J that ended 4:2 in favor of the Russians.
The first game was a good indicator where both teams stand, when Russia lead 3:0, but underestimated its opponent in the second half and received 2 late goals in return. I believe they will not make the same mistake twice.
Suggested bets for this game: First-Half/Full-Time: Russia – Russia @ 2.75; Correct Score: 1-0 Russia @ 5.50; Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.57; (bet365)
My prediction, Russia to win this game, with a minimal score, as their previous games at home were minimal victories with 1:0 (against Macedonia, and a friendly against Serbia a month ago).
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