Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗50% · @1.24
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓73% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–0 ✗10% · fair 9.91
Russia vs Nicaragua preview and prediction
The match
The Friendlies sees Russia take on Nicaragua on Friday 27 March, kicking off at 17:30 (WAT) at Ozon Arena.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 3.0 for Russia and 0.8 for Nicaragua. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score in 50% of our simulations.
Betting angles
Win chances: Russia 78%, draw 16%, Nicaragua 5%.
Both teams to score: no (50%) at 1.24.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Russia 3–0 Nicaragua. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Russia78%fair 1.27 · @1.03
Draw16%fair 6.18 · @14.00
Nicaragua5%fair 18.68 · @35.00
3.76Expected goals
2.95Russia xG
0.81Nicaragua xG
50%Both score
73%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
3–010%
2–18%
3–18%
4–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Russia 3.0 – 0.8 Nicaragua expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Russia to win✓
78%
1.27
1.03
Double chance
Russia or draw✓
95%
1.06
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
50%
1.99
1.24
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
1.04
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.73
Half-time result
Russia ahead at half-time✓
61%
1.65
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Russia / FT Russia✓
57%
1.75
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–0✗
10%
9.91
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Form
Russia
No recent results on record.
Nicaragua
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Russia and Nicaragua.
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Russia vs Nicaragua?
On our numbers Russia have a 78% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Nicaragua 5%.
How many goals will there be in Russia vs Nicaragua?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 73% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Russia vs Nicaragua?
Our predicted score is Russia 3–0 Nicaragua, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Russia vs Nicaragua?
Russia vs Nicaragua (Friendlies) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 17:30 (West Africa Time) at Ozon Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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