India, Sept. 29 -- Russia vs Iran promises to be a competitive international friendly in Kazan as Valery Karpin's Russia welcome Iran to the Ak Bars Arena on Tuesday, September 29. The hosts enter the contest after back-to-back 3-0 victories over Burkina Faso and Trinidad and Tobago, while Iran arrive looking to respond after a 3-1 defeat to Uzbekistan.

With both sides using the fixture as an important international-window test, the latest team news, kick-off timings, head-to-head record and confirmed lineups will be closely followed.

Russia vs Iran Match Time

The Russian Football Union confirmed the kick-off was moved to 7:00 PM Moscow time.

Russia vs Iran Team News

The Russia national football team face defensive concerns heading i...