Preview: Uruguay vs Russia
Hosts look overpriced to make it three from three against sluggish Uruguay
Uruguay’s forwards Luis Suarez (L) and Edinson Cavani (R) speak together as they take part in a training session of Uruguay national football team ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup at the Sport Centre Borsky, in Nizhny Novgorod on June 11, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BERNETTI
We couldn’t have imagined getting involved in Russia at 2/1 to win this when the tournament began, but a lot has happened since then.
Russia have been a revelation, sweeping Saudi Arabia and Egypt aside in thrilling style, while Uruguay have been curiously laboured in recording their two 1-0 victories.
The only downside to backing Russia at such an attractive price is the fact they don’t need to win, with a draw enough to secure top spot in Group A on goal difference. One option to mediate this risk is to back Russia draw-no-bet at evens, but it’s a large price to pay for the insurance policy.
All things considered, we’re inclined to accept the risk built into the attractive win price. Russia have not in any case looked a side about to start playing for draws.
Denis Cheryshev is a chunky 4/1 to score his fourth goal in three games – there’s 16/1 on offer for Cheryshev to score first and Russia to win – while Russia also look a tempting 6/1 to win and both teams to score.
Russia have been full of goals and look well capable of getting two ore more here, while Uruguay’s strikeforce remains a lethal one despite only receiving intermittent service in the two games to date.
· Russia to win at 2/1
· Russia to win and both teams to score at 6/1
