Slovakia vs Russia Predictions

• Russia top Group H after victories against Malta (1-3) and Slovenia (2-1) in their opening two qualifiers.
• Slovakia have made a poor start to their Group H campaign, managing only draws against Cyprus (0-0) and Malta (2-2).

Hosts impossible to support after Malta draw

Russia lead the way in Group H after two wins from two and Stanislav Cherchesov’s side can maintain their 100% record against Slovakia on Tuesday night.

Form from the past week or so can be the only real guide for this encounter, and while the Russians haven’t pulled up any trees thus far, they’ve been workmanlike and got the job done to attain those crucial victories against Malta (1-3) and Slovenia (2-1).

Meanwhile, Slovakia have already lost vital ground in the race for Qatar 2022 and their performances against Cyprus (0-0) and Malta (2-2) have been nothing short of dismal.

They fought back from two goals down to earn a point in the latter but failing to beat one of Europe’s minnows has heaped significant pressure onto the Slovakian squad and boss Stefan Tarkovic.

The hosts have to be opposed here on the back of that result alone, and the visitors look worth siding with and round evens to make it three wins from three, via a 1-2 score-line.