Matvey Kislyak scored one and made another as Russia and Nigeria shared six goals in a 3-3 friendly draw, the midfielder dragging his side back from an early deficit before they were pegged back in stoppage time. It was the sort of chaotic night friendlies occasionally produce, with neither defence convincing.
Russia 3:3 Nigeria — Match Report
First half2 - 1
- 37(Dissent)
- 43(Foul)
- 45 + 2
Second half1 - 2
- 46S. Michael
- 70A. Adeoye
- 81(Foul)
- 90 + 4
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Russia vs Nigeria?
Russia 3-3 Nigeria (Int. Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Kelechi Iheanacho (10', assist Abdullahi Bewene) for Nigeria; Lechi Sadulaev (30', assist Matvey Kislyak) for Russia; Matvey Kislyak (45+2') for Russia; Aleksei Miranchuk (54', assist Aleksandr Sobolev) for Russia; Osayande Peter Edokpolor (78') for Nigeria; Akor Adams (90+4', assist Umar Abubakar) for Nigeria.
Were there any cards in Russia vs Nigeria?
Yellow cards: Ivan Oblyakov (Russia); Lechi Sadulaev (Russia); Chibuzo Nwoko (Nigeria).
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Head to Head meetings
Russia – Nigeria
Russia
Nigeria
- 0
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 4 |
Average per game | 2 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Form
Russia
- 5Matches
- 17Goals
- 3.4Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 1Draws
- 0Losses
Nigeria
- 5Matches
- 8Goals
- 1.6Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Nigeria
Gary Redknapp here, and our rating puts Nigeria firmly ahead of Russia in this friendly, with a 15.1-point gap. The mental edge is stark — 75.4 to 42.1 — and it shows up across the board.
Away win — Nigeria
High confidence63%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
46.8
58.7
CheckSkill
44.5
53.9
CheckMental
42.1
75.4
CheckLive total50.6 vs 59.9+9.3Russia: 44.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 50.6
More match signals
Nigeria (DNB)74%
Nigeria (−1)70%
Under 2.569%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Russia vs Nigeria?
In the CheckLive calculation Nigeria is the favourite: 59.9 vs 44.8 + 5.8 for home advantage = 50.6. Signal strength 63/100; it is not a win probability.
What is Nigeria's main edge?
Nigeria is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 75.4 vs 42.1 for Russia. The overall rating gap is 9.3.
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: 1-2 (Russia vs Nigeria, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |