Russia – Thailand. Safonov will show what he learned at PSG
Alexey Anisimov September 6, 2024, 13:15 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Unless the game is cancelled due to a storm, of course.
Before we could forget about the European Championship in Germany, it was time to return to the international arena. For fans of the Russian national team, this break would have been sad if the RFU had not come to the rescue. On September 5, they played against Vietnam in Hanoi, and on September 7, a friendly match between Russia and Thailand will take place there. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:00 Moscow time.
What do bookmakers expect from the Russia-Thailand match on September 7, 2024?
The bookmakers see the nominal hosts as clear favourites. The Russian team is offered to bet on a win at a rate of 1.53, which is approximately 65% probability. The Thai team’s victory is estimated at 5.90, slightly below the 17% probability. A draw is more likely, but the odds are also high – around 4.50.
At the same time, analysts believe that the friendly match at the neutral stadium in Hanoi will be productive. A total of under 2.5 goals has a rate of 2.00, and a total of over 2.5 goals has a rate of 1.80. If both teams score, the rate will be 1.90. The most likely result is 1:0 in favor of the Russians.
Analysis and prediction for the friendly match Russia – Thailand (07/09/2024)
The Russian national team continues its winning streak, which has lasted since the end of last year. It is hard to forget the 8-0 victory over Cuba, followed by two 4-0 matches against Serbia and Belarus. Now Valery Karpin’s team has defeated the Vietnamese team on foreign soil.
However, we must say a few things here right away. Firstly, the opponent is very modest, so the final result of 3:0 should not be misleading. Secondly, even the Spanish, European champions, would probably not be able to play good football in such weather conditions.
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The Russian team had a tough time in the first half, but managed to score. CSKA debutant Tamerlan Musaev and French legionnaire Daler Kuzyaev performed well. After the break, the players apparently got used to the weather a bit: there was an own goal by the opponent, and Musaev, who had one goal and one assist for the match, also scored.
The coaching staff will most likely reshuffle the lineup for the upcoming meeting. At the very least, Matvey Safonov, who flew directly from Paris to Hanoi, is expected to appear in goal. And it is unlikely that 10 matches will be repeated on the field, since the match will be played one day after the meeting with Vietnam. In such conditions, there must be rotation.
One way or another, the Russian national team remains the favourite in the match against the Thai national team. Despite the fact that the Thai national team is of a higher level than Vietnam, it also failed to qualify for the Asian qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup. Although in the group stage they even took points away from South Korea.
Considering the weather conditions, high humidity and the second match in three days for the Russians, one should not expect too many goals. It is possible that the scenario of the meeting with the Vietnamese will be repeated. Then you can take P1 up to TM 3.5 balls. However, the bet that “Russia will not let it go” also looks tempting.
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Valery Karpin’s team has not conceded a goal in the last four matches. And the Vietnamese team was hardly allowed to do anything. And the Thai national team, although above the Vietnamese in the world rankings, the total market value of the squad is even lower. Matvey Safonov will surely use every opportunity to show himself to the PSG coaches.
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