Russia vs Nigeria — result

The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Russia at 1.44 — an implied 66% chance. The draw defied it.

• Draw: opened 3.70, closed 4.60 (21%)
• Nigeria: opened 4.60, closed 7.20 (13%)
• Russia: opened 1.77, closed 1.44 (66%)

The total closed at 2.5 (Over 1.84 / Under 1.95); the 6-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Russia 2 - 1 Nigeria.

Nigeria — recent form

• 2026-09-29Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria
• 2026-09-20Nigeria 0-1 Colombia
• 2026-09-17England 0-3 Nigeria
• 2026-09-13Nigeria 1-0 New Caledonia U20
• 2026-09-10China 0-0 Nigeria

Russia — recent form

• 2026-10-03Russia 6-0 Namibia
• 2026-09-29Russia 2-0 Iran