Russia is gearing up for the World Cup kick-off, but first, they must return to winning ways in this upcoming friendly. The host nation has shown promise but has struggled to get good results, mainly due to the tough opposition they have faced.
Sbornaya has crossed paths with the likes of Brazil, Argentina, and France and met with defeats on all occasions. However, there have been positive results, including draws with Iran and Spain.
Their clash with Austria will give them another opportunity to polish their squad ahead of the summer tournament, having not gone through the qualifying round. The home side, however, will be looking to dent Russia's confidence.
Since failing to qualify for the World Cup, Das Team has gone on a five-game unbeaten run. This good run of form began in October, with Austria beating the likes of Serbia, Moldova, Uruguay, Slovenia, and Luxembourg. This tie will also give them the chance to prepare for the UEFA Nations League, which begins shortly after the World Cup.
Match facts
- Austria is unbeaten in their last five matches.
- Russia is winless in as many games, but those include encounters with Brazil, Argentina, and France.
- Furthermore, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last nine games.
- Sbornaya's last victory over Wednesday's opponent came back in 1994, courtesy of a 3-0 friendly win.
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