Russia played a Miami match at the Dynamo Lev Yashin Stadium in Bege, Cameroon on Thursday (12 October).
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The hosts have had mixed results recently as the wait for their return to competitive action continues. Russia drew 1–1 against Qatar in their last game, falling behind midway through the second half with Alexander Soldatenkov scoring a late equalizer with his first international goal. After this game, Russia will face Kenya in another friendly on Monday.
Meanwhile, Cameroon had mixed results in the AFCON qualifiers but secured a place in the finals next year. They defeated Burundi 3–0 in their last game. Three players got on the scoresheet in the second half, including Brentford’s Brian Mbumo. The visitors will also travel to France after this game for a friendly against Senegal at the Estadio Bollaert-Delices.
Russia vs Cameroon Head-to-Head and Key Figures This was the third meeting between the two teams, with Russia winning one and drawing the other. The two teams last played a friendly in 2011, which ended goalless. Russia have gone three clean sheets in all competitions. Cameroon have scored in all but one of their last eight matches. Russia ranks 39th in the FIFA rankings, two places higher than Cameroon.
Russia vs Cameroon Prediction
Russia are on a three-game winless streak and have won one of their last seven games. However, they have won their last four home matches.
Meanwhile, Cameroon’s latest results have seen them draw three games in a row. But they have recently struggled away from home and could see defeat.
Prediction: Russia 2-1 Cameroon
Russia vs Cameroon Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Results: Russia
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/Under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (3 of Cameroon’s last 4 matches have had over 2.5 goals).
Tip 3 – Both Teams to Score: Yes (Both teams have scored in 4 of Russia’s last 5 meetings).
