Marcelo Alves

① Nizhny Novgorod and Sochi field balanced lineups with a cautious approach.

② Midfield battles could decide the tempo and shape of the game.

③ Both teams have goals in them, leaning toward a tight 1-1 draw.

① Strong home advantage expected.

② The hosts have been dominant at home recently.

③ Expect a controlled performance from the home side.