Slovenia – Russia

Slovenia and Russia square off at the Ljudski vrt Stadium in Group H on Monday. The hosts head into the game fresh off the back of an emphatic victory against Malta, while the visitors claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Slovakia. Slovenia returned to winning ways last Friday when they claimed a comfortable 4-0 victory over Malta. They head into Monday’s game unbeaten in three of their last four group outings, are currently third in Group H with 10 points.

Meanwhile, Russia continued their stellar run in the group stages as they claimed a 1-0 win over Slovakia last time out. This was their third win on the trot after they saw off Cyprus and Malta in their previous two outings. With 16 points from seven games, Russia are currently second in the group standings, level on points with first-placed Croatia.

Russia boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture, claiming three wins from their last six encounters. Slovenia have picked up two wins, while the spoils have been shared once. We predict the visitors will claim all three points as they head into the game as the more in-form side.