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The 2020 Summer Olympics have been pushed back to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitions will be held from July 23rd to August 8th in the capital of Japan – Tokyo.
Russian athletes will represent the Russian Olympic Committee at the Olympics because of the doping scandal. However, performing without a flag and anthem should only further motivate the Russians. In many sports, successful results should be expected from the Russian national team. In which ones, we will figure it out in this material.
Content
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Freestyle wrestling
- Greco-Roman wrestling
- Judo
- Taekwondo
- Handball
- Beach volleyball
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Synchronized swimming
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Fencing
- Medal credit
Boxing
Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (up to 91 kg) has the maximum chances for a gold medal in boxing. He won the European qualifier. Despite his young age, the 24-year-old Russian became the world and European champion (in 2019). At such significant competitions, he was repeatedly opposed by experienced boxers (Smyaglikov, Shevon Clark, Pantaleev, Castillo). The Russian did not just win, but did it confidently. He is extremely motivated, performs consistently, so he is obliged to pick up the gold. Moreover, in April of this year, he already knew the taste of triumph, being the strongest in the Cup of the Governor of St. Petersburg.
Odds for Gadzhimagomedov's victory in BC 1xBet is 1.4
The main competitors of the Russian fighter:
- Julio Cesar la Cruz – spent the main part of his career in weight up to 81 kg, took bronze at the 2019 world championship in Yekaterinburg;
- Vasily Levit has only two bronze medals at the World Championships (2017 and 2019). In the semifinals of the last world championship, he lost to Castillo by a split decision, which was then confidently sorted out in the final by Gadzhimagomedov.
In the category up to 69 kg. the main struggle will unfold between Pat McCormack and Andrey Zamkov. Main award odds – 1.8 and 2.25 respectively
Most likely, the Briton is considered a small favorite because of his age – he is 26 years old, while the Russian is 34. In addition, in the decisive battle of the European qualifying tournament (June 2021), Pat won by unanimous decision.
However, it is precisely through experience that Zamkova is able to repeat the success of the 2019 World Cup final, in which he defeated the main competitor of the upcoming Olympics.
In weight up to 57 kg. one could take a risk and bet on the success of Albert Batyrgaziev (od 3.24), who became the best in the recent European qualification. True, his opponents are serious:
- Mirzabek Mirzakhalilov, 2.25 – winner of the 2019 World Championship;
- Lazaro Alvarez, 2.5 – finalist of the 2019 World Cup, in the quarter finals of that tournament, defeated Batyrgaziev.
Batyrgaziev can impose a fight, but still the triumphs of Gadzhimagomedov and Zamkovy are more real.
Wrestling
Representatives of this sport should delight in Tokyo. At the last Olympics in Rio, there were 4 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals. At the upcoming tournament, the indicator will not be worse.
Freestyle wrestling
Up to 57 kg. – Zaur Uguyev, kef 2.57 in BC Marathon
The Russian took gold at the 2018 and 2019 World Championships, and in 2020 won the World Cup in Belgrade.
His main rival is Suleiman Atli, kef 2.83. The Turk this year was the most successful at the European Championship. True, Uguyev missed the tournament. Zaur has a serious rival, but he knows how to defeat him and has definitely not forgotten his triumph in Astana in 2019.
Up to 65 kg. – Gadzhimurad Rashidov, od 1.93
The main, even the only competitor is Bajrang Punia, kef 3.15. The representative of India is lower in class and performed worse at the extreme world championship, which was won by the Russian. In addition, Punia took only silver at the two most recent Asian Championships.
Up to 86 kg. – Arthur Naifonov, od 8.5
The 24-year-old Russian has a small chance of winning the highest standard, but he will surely be among the strongest. His track record includes bronze in the World Championship, as well as victories in the last three European Championships, including in 2021.
In TOP-4, Naifonov is obliged to break through. The quote for the event is 1.80 in the line of the bookmaker's office 1xBet.
Up to 97 kg. – Abdulrashid Sadulayev, od 1.47 in Marathon
Olympic championship 2016 in weight up to 86 kg., In recent years has been performing in the current category, and very successfully. The asset has two past World and European Championships (excluding previous gold medals in another weight).
The closest pursuer is Kyle Snyder (odds 3.54). The American won the Olympics in Rio, but after Sadulayev moved into the category of up to 97 kilograms, he lost at the world championship and became only second and third.
Greco-Roman wrestling
Up to 60 kg. – Sergey Emelin (od 2.36 in the Marathon)
The wrestler took gold at the 2018 World Cup, but his main opponent, Kenichiro Fumita (odds 1.85), did not participate in that tournament, unlike in 2017 and 2019. Moreover, in one of the finals, the Japanese defeated the Russian. In addition, the Olympics are home for him, so risking and flirting with the 2.36 quotation on Emelin is unjustified. It is more expedient to bet on getting into the TOP-4, adding the outcome for the odds of 1.15 to the express.
Up to 97 kg. – Musa Evloev (odds 1.796 in 1xBet)
The competitor of the Russian is Artur Aleksanyan (odds 2). The fighters are worthy of each other. In the asset of the Armenian at all success at the 2016 Olympics (there was also a bronze in London 2012). Also “Polar Bear” is a three-time world champion and a five-time European champion.
Yevloyev won only two world and continental championships, but is a slight favorite due to his success in face-to-face confrontations.
Judo
If we consider the 2016 and 2012 Olympics, then the Russian judokas represented the country with dignity, however, at the 2019 World Championships, they showed themselves not in the best way and did not win a single gold medal. It will be difficult to improve in Japan, the homeland of judo, but Russia will not be left without medals.
Men, up to 60 kg. The favorite is Japanese Naohisa Takato. BC Melbet set odds of 2.02
Three-time world champion and bronze medalist of the last Olympic Games, he will not misfire at home.
However, Robert Mshvidobadze (4.74), who, apart from the main contender for gold, has only one serious opponent – Eldos Smetov (4.74), must reach at least the semifinals.
Men over 100 kg. In this category, the Russian Tamerlan Bashaev is able to defeat the Japanese Hisayoshi Kharasawa. Still, he is a higher class and regularly performs in a more competitive environment.
Taekwondo
Representatives of Korea are considered to be the undisputed favorites in most categories, however, Russia has two world champions in the application.
Maxim Khramtsov, up to 80 kg., Odds 1.67 in bookmaker 1xBet
The taekwondo player also has two triumphs at Euros (2018 and 2021).
Vladislav Larin, over 80 kg., Kef 2
He also won the European Championship twice (2016 and 2018), and this year took second place in the continental championship.
Handball
The Russian women's team has a real opportunity to take the first line. In the composition of 8 Olympic champions.
According to the bookmakers, the main contenders are the Norwegians, who lead the world ranking and have taken the European Championship 2020, but they have a more difficult group, which includes the reigning world champions. The Russians in the group of French women, who became the second at the Olympics in Rio and at the extreme Euro.
On the win of Russia, the League of Betting put up a quote of 3.4
Beach volleyball
For men, the reigning world champions – Krasilnikov and Stoyanovsky – are in the application from Russia. After, in 2019, they were the best in the final of the World Tour in Rome. You should probably expect medals and a fight for the first line from them. Now the pair is the second in the world ranking.
Krasilnikov and Stoyanovsky quickly move away from failures, are well prepared mentally, especially the first one who participated in the last Olympic Games (fourth place paired with Semenov). Therefore, the loss this year at the World Tour in Sochi in the starting round of the playoffs should not undermine the confidence of the volleyball players.
At the group stage, Krasilnikov and Stoyanovsky will not give much strength, because the lot was favorable to them. There are Mexicans, Czechs and Latvians in the quartet. The Russians are the undisputed favorites and must occupy the first line, which will qualify for the quarterfinals.
BC Tennisi praised the success of Russian beachgoers with a quote of 8.5
Cycling
The main hope in this discipline is only on the titled Denis Dmitriev and Anastasia Voinova (track racing, sprint).
Dmitriev will face two Dutchmen, but one of them – Lavreisen, he was ahead of the 2017 World Championship. However, after that, the representatives of the Netherlands only improved and won the world championship several times. Nevertheless, for a coefficient of 6.5 in Betcity bookmaker, you can take a chance.
Voinova can take gold from women. The competition is also high, but the chances are real.
Swimming
It will be difficult for Russian women to impose a struggle on American and Australian women. Is that Yulia Efimova at a distance of 200 meters breaststroke, is able to get ahead of the South American Tatyana Schoenmaker.
At the 2019 World Championship, Julia won (2.20.17), overtaking Tatyana (2.22.52).
You can also expect gold from men, and with a greater probability.
The same breaststroke, 200 meters, became triumphant at the 2019 World Cup for Anton Chupkov, who set a world record. The bookmaker Olimpbet, for the success of the Russian swimmer, offers odds of 3.
Great expectations from Evgeny Rylov. At the world championship, he finished second in the 50 and 100 meter backstroke disciplines, but won the 200 meter swim.
In the 100-meter race, the main competition will be imposed on him by his compatriot Kliment Kolesnikov (odds 2.8 versus 2.6), but at a longer distance (200 meters), Rylov is the unconditional favorite. No wonder the bookmaker 888 offers a low value for his triumph – only 1.37.
In freestyle at 400 meters, Martin Malyutin should achieve good results. His victory is estimated at 10.50 in the bookmaker 1xBet.
However, it is optimal to start hitting the podium for odds of 4.5. The Russian at the previous world championship at this distance was fourth (and third at two hundred meters).
Medals must also be in the 4×100 m freestyle relay (2.692). It will not be possible to cope with the Americans (1.29), but in order to lose to the Australians (9.2), you will have to try very hard. Therefore, the silver for 1.58, which was also at the 2019 World Cup, is a good choice.
A similar situation is in the relay 4×100 m combined swimming. The only differences are that the US team is a more obvious favorite (1.25), and the advantage over Great Britain (6.4) and Australia (9.4) is less significant.
Again, Russia's 5.45 triumph has little reason, although a sensation like the 2019 FINA World Championships is possible. Then the British were the first. Now their composition is weaker than that of the Russians, so in a face-to-face duel, it is better to bet on Rylov and company for 1.71 in 1xBet.
Synchronized swimming
In this sports discipline, the Russians are doing great, even too much. The national team is represented by one team and a duet. Any achievement other than gold will be considered a failure.
The successes of Russia, you can add only to the express.
BC Marathon set odds of 1.075 for the team's triumph, and BC 1xBet – 1.082 for winning a duet (Romashina and Kolesnichenko)
Rhythmic gymnastics
Here, too, the success of Russian women is predictable.
Averina's sisters will take first and second places.
And the Russian team will be stronger in the group all-around.
Fencing
The Russians are favorites in the foil and saber. Medals are guaranteed, including the highest standard.
Foil – Inna Deriglazova, odds 1.9 in bookmaker 1xBet
The only serious opponent of the Russian representative is Di Franchiska. She won the final of the European championship in 2019 against Deriglazova, but then lost in the 1/2 finals of the World Championship, and also missed the decisive injection in the team competition.
Saber – Sophia Velikaya, odds 3.125
It could be loaded on the victory of Sophia, but she is opposed by the Ukrainian Olga Harlan, who is motivated to take the first individual Olympic gold. However, the bookmaker 1xBet put a good value on the fact that the Great will get on the podium – 2.25. Except for Harlan, she is clearly superior to all swordsmen in her class.
Russia has a good chance of success in a team format. In the foil (kef 2.01) and saber (kef 2.41), the Russians are the main contenders for the gold medal. Still, they won the last world championship in these disciplines.
Medal credit
Russia will be represented in Japan by 335 athletes. Due to the results of the qualifications and the peculiarities of the tournament regulations, the Russians will fight for less than a third of the awards being played. Maximum – 294 medals (1079 in total), even if all participants are on the podium.
In Rio 2016, the squad of the national team was significantly reduced, but it turned out to get 56 medals. Now the application is stronger. True, the opponents are also progressing.
However, a result of less than 55 medals is likely to be considered unfortunate. Therefore, in BC Fonbet you can bet on total over 57.5 for odds 1.6
The level of Russian athletes is understandable, so 60 and even 70 medals are real.
Even in BC Fonbet, bettors can predict the total over or under the number of medals in different sports. Wrestlers, swimmers and fencers are unlikely to fail and should take at least 9, 12 and 5 medals, respectively.
The Olympics in 2021 are unlikely to be a failure for Russia. In some sports, our athletes are the absolute favorites and the main contenders for medals. Tournament bets, with a competent analysis of the disciplines, should also be successful. The main thing is to carefully weigh all the pros and cons, not to deviate from the strategy and competently manage the deposit.
