Head to head
Last 3 meetings
2 - 1
Iran
1 - 1
Russia
1 - 1
Iran
Top scorers
Friendlies
M. Osmajić
Montenegro
5goals
Son Heung-Min
South Korea
5goals
L. Sadulaev
Russia
4goals
J. Vélez
Peru
4goals
D. Lukebakio
Belgium
4goals
F. Wirtz
Germany
3goals
N. Paz
Argentina
3goals
M. Araújo
Uruguay
3goals
J. Hall
USA
3goals
M. Olise
France
3goals
Recent form
3 - 3
Nigeria
D
6 - 0
Namibia
W
2 - 0
Iran
W
3 - 0
Trinidad and Tobago
W
3 - 0
Burkina Faso
W
1 - 0
Russia
L
0 - 0
Mali
D
3 - 1
Nicaragua
W
0 - 2
Chile
L
2 - 0
Iran
L
3 - 1
Iran
L
1 - 1
Iran
D
0 - 0
Iran
D
2 - 2
New Zealand
D
2 - 0
Mali
W
3 - 1
Gambia
W
0 - 5
Iran
W
1 - 2
Nigeria
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.9 Russia · 1.65 Iran
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Season numbers
Friendlies 2026When the goals come
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Russia vs Iran: preview and prediction
Russia host Iran in the World Friendlies (Friendly International) on Tuesday, 29th September 2026 at 17:00 at Kazan Arena, Kazan.
Russia are flying, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-W-D). Iran are still looking for a win, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (D-D-D-L-L).
In the last 3 meetings, Russia won 1, Iran won 0 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.3 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% and over 2.5 goals in 33%.
Our goal model expects about 1.9 goals for Russia and 1.65 for Iran. It gives Russia the edge (44% home win, 22% draw, 34% away win), 69% for over 2.5 goals and 69% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.18. We also like BTTS No.
Russia vs Iran FAQs
What is the best prediction for Russia vs Iran?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.18 odds).
Who will win Russia vs Iran?
Russia are favourites: our model gives Russia 44%, the draw 22% and Iran 34%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 69% chance in our model, and it happened in 100% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.6 goals in total, with a 69% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Russia vs Iran?
Kick-off is on Tuesday, 29th September 2026 at 17:00 at Kazan Arena, Kazan.
Who is the referee?
I. Tantashev is in charge of this game.