Uzbekistan v Russia: the preview
Uzbekistan meet Russia at Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium, Friday 2:00am (International Friendly). Key match-up: Aleksandr Golovin (Russia) averages 1 goals a game to Eldor Shomurodov's 0.5 (Uzbekistan).
The big picture
Uzbekistan are 4–3–1 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 1.6 goals for and 1.4 against.
Russia are 5–1–2 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 2.5 goals for and 0.6 against.
Form
Uzbekistan have won two of their last five and most recently lost to South Korea 0–2.
Russia have won four of their last five and most recently drew with Nigeria 3–3.
Head to head
These sides have met 1 time on our records since 2022: Uzbekistan 0, Russia 0, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2022), it was a draw 0–0 at Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium.
Players to watch
For Uzbekistan, watch Eldor Shomurodov (0.5 goals a game in 2026) and Jakhongir Urozov (0.2 goals a game in 2026).
For Russia, watch Lechii Sadulaev (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Aleksandr Golovin (1 goals a game in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form and history, Russia have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
