Aleksandr Golovin scored twice as Russia beat Iran 2-0 in a friendly, a win that sets up a meeting with Namibia next. It was a comfortable evening for the hosts, settled long before the hour.
Russia vs Iran
First half2 - 0
- 31(Foul)
- 36
Second half0 - 0
- 55(Foul)
- 78(Foul)
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Russia vs Iran?
Russia 2-0 Iran (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Aleksandr Golovin (21', assist Aleksey Batrakov) for Russia; Aleksandr Golovin (36') for Russia.
Was Russia's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Russia vs Iran?
Yellow cards: Saleh Hardani Kherad (Iran); Maksim Glushenkov (Russia); Ali Nemati (Iran).
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Head to Head meetings
Russia – Iran
Russia
Iran
- 2
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  2 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 1 |
Average per game | 2 | 0.5 |
The biggest victory | 2-0 | 0 |
Form
Russia
- 5Matches
- 17Goals
- 3.4Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
Iran
- 5Matches
- 4Goals
- 0.8Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 3Draws
- 2Losses
◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Iran
Iran is the favourite in the CheckLive calculation: 61.8 vs 50.6 for Russia. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 81.6 vs 42.1). CheckLive signal strength 65/100.
Away win — Iran
Medium confidence79%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
46.8
61.1
CheckSkill
44.5
53.5
CheckMental
42.1
81.6
CheckLive total50.6 vs 61.8+11.2
More match signals
Iran (DNB)78%
Iran (−1)76%
Over 2.573%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Russia vs Iran?
In the CheckLive calculation Iran is the favourite: 61.8 vs 50.6. Signal strength 65/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Iran's main edge?
Iran is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 81.6 vs 42.1 for Russia. The overall rating gap is 11.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 0-1 (Russia vs Iran, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.