Despite the disappointments created by the national team at the World Cup, Russian football fans are still hoping and looking forward to Nations League odds of Russia. Is it safe to bet on them to beat Turkey and Sweden in the recent tournament of UEFA?
The Russian team has finally exceeded their expectations on home turf in World Cup held this year. They got a great head start with 5-0 win in the tournament against Saudi Arabia and even defeated Egypt 3-1 despite great efforts by Mo. Salah. Even a loss against Uruguay couldn’t stop them from getting past group stage.
They took match to penalties against Spain and sent the 2010 World Cup winners home. The eventual runners-up Croatia has simply knocked Russia out. Even on the best site of online betting Malaysia, only a few people expected Russia to enter quarterfinals. They can’t even afford to rest. The UEFA Nations League will start in the fall.
This new tournament would help them quality early for 2020 European Championship. Should they be able to win their group? Will they be moved to League A? If so, where will they have better odds to qualify?
Techniques Russia could implement at Nations League
Russia has a lot of attacking potential. Four World Cup goals of Denis Cheryshev are the proof. No one could score more than him, excluding Harry Kane. Hyundai has nominated two of his goals as Goal of the Tournament award for his impressive techniques.
Their defense gives most results to them. They have great capability to hold out even against a huge Spanish possession. You could witness their dedication once they focus to close off the corridors for Spain, even when they are a goal left and all set to come out. Russia equalized from a specific figure and then waited for penalty shoot where they managed pressure better.
The dependence on counter-attacks and set-pieces can be expected also from them in Nations League. Russia may not be a spectacular team with this safe way of playing. Instead, it is their fighting spirit which helps them to gain respect of football lovers.
Are UEFA Nations League odds better for Russia?
In Group 2 of League B, Russia was drawn with Turkey and Sweden. They have better odds to win their group. However Sweden have 2.70, close behind odds on best betting sites in Sweden. The victory for Turkey is less likely but surprising for the fans at 3.20. So, it is better for Russia to beat Turkey by forcing a draw with Sweden.
