Form and Line-up Russia
After a mediocre performance in Cairo against Egypt (0:1), Russia looked far fresher in the game against Burkina Faso in Volgograd. By the 20th minute, the home side had scored twice, with one of the goals coming from a move involving the Miranchuk brothers, and by half-time the opponents had been reduced to ten men. At the start of the second hour, Karpin's coaching staff made six substitutions, before bringing on Ivan Oblyakov and Aleksandr Silyanov late on. The attack did not ease off, recording even more xG in the second half than in the first (1.36-0.92).
Key numbers for Russia:
Valery Karpin's side have suffered only one home defeat in 18 matches since 2023.
Russia created 2.28 xG over 90 minutes against Burkina Faso.
Russia have scored at least two goals in four of their last seven matches.
Probable Russia line-up
Aleksandr Maksimenko - Danil Krugovoy, Evgeny Morozov, Viktor Melekhin, Mingiyan Beveev - Anton Miranchuk, Nail Umyarov, Dmitry Barinov - Lechi Sadulaev, Maksim Glushenkov, Aleksey Miranchuk.
Form and Line-up Trinidad and Tobago
The national team from the Caribbean islands fell well short of their target in 2026 World Cup qualifying. In November, Trinidad and Tobago failed to beat group outsiders Bermuda at home (2:2), and a poor run then began. King's players suffered four straight defeats in friendlies. Last weekend, against South Korea (0:5) in the United States, the dark reds allowed 3.76 xGA and had only two shots compared with 19 for their opponents.
Key numbers for Trinidad and Tobago:
King's side have conceded 12 goals in three away matches in 2026.
Trinidad and Tobago claimed only one win in 2026 World Cup qualifying, finishing behind Jamaica and Curacao in the group.
On Tuesday, Trinidad and Tobago will be without the most valuable player in the squad and Spartak Moscow forward Levi Garcia (15 million euros).
Probable Trinidad and Tobago line-up
Jabari Brice - Noah Powder, Kieran Ngwenya, Kobi Henry, Deron Payne - Michel Poon-Angeron, Daniel Phillips - Judah Garcia, Molik Khan, Dante Sealy - Roald Mitchell.
