Russia v Venezuela: everything you need to know
Russia meet Venezuela at Krasnodar Stadium, Wednesday 3:00am (International Friendly). We have no previous meeting between Russia and Venezuela on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Russia are 5–1–2 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 2.5 goals for and 0.6 against.
Venezuela are 2–3–2 in International Friendly 2026, averaging 1.1 goals for and 0.7 against.
Form
Russia have won four of their last five and most recently drew with Nigeria 3–3.
Venezuela have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Jordan 0–0.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Russia, watch Lechii Sadulaev (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Aleksandr Golovin (1 goals a game in 2026).
For Venezuela, watch Salomón Rondón (1 goals a game in 2026) and Delvin Alfonzo (0.5 goals a game in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form, Russia have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
