Russia ran into a rampant Spain in the first game and two of the 4 goals Spain scored were on the break whilst Russia pressing to try and get back into the game.
Dont sell Russia short - remember they beat England (for what thats worth) and have a potent strikeforce. Sweden are a little one dimensional, with only Ibrahimovic posing any real threat. Elmander looks useless and Larsson isnt the player he was.
It will be tight and i agree there is not much to split Russia/Sweden - I would take Russia to qualify with Spain though wouldnt like to predict the scoreline - it could even be a penalty shootout.
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