Form and Line-up Uzbekistan
After Uzbekistan's disappointing group-stage exit at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Uzbekistan Football Association decided not to dismiss Cannavaro. A month ago, the national team played three decent friendlies, losing only to South Korea (0:2). In Yongin, Khusanov and his team-mates had more of the ball (54–46% possession) but produced around one and a half times less xG (0.69–1.13). Without Shomurodov and Fayzullaev, Uzbekistan have virtually no attacking options.
Uzbekistan have conceded in eight consecutive matches.
Uzbekistan have won all four of their home matches in 2026.
Uzbekistan's squad is worth almost three times less than Russia's (€83.2 million compared with €243.1 million).
Probable Uzbekistan line-up (4-1-4-1): Abduvokhid Nematov, Sherzod Nasrullaev, Jakhongir Urozov, Abdukodir Khusanov, Bekhruzjon Karimov, Odildzhon Khamrobekov, Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Akmal Mozgovoy, Azizjon Ganiev, Dostonbek Khadamov, Eldor Shomurodov
Form and Line-up Russia:
Karpin's team played three decent friendlies during their first autumn international camp. Russia faced little resistance from Iran (2:0) or Namibia (6:0): the coaching staff rotated the side with confidence, giving plenty of playing time to the whole squad. The match against Nigeria (3:3) was a longer contest: Karpin's players led 3:1 heading into the final 15 minutes but surrendered their lead — Venezia forward Adams scored the decisive goal.
Russia have won four of their last five away matches.
Before the match against Nigeria (3:3), Karpin's team had kept four consecutive clean sheets.
Russia have scored at least two goals in six of their last eight matches.
Probable Russia line-up (4-3-3): Matvei Safonov, Danil Krugovoy, Maksim Osipenko, Viktor Melekhin, Ilya Vakhaniya, Aleksey Batrakov, Matvey Kislyak, Ivan Oblyakov, Lechi Sadulaev, Aleksei Miranchuk, Konstantin Tyukavin.
