Kazakhstan will take on Liechtenstein in a World Cup qualifier this on Friday, 10 October, in a match between two sides who will no longer harbour any hopes of qualifying for the final next summer.
After five matches played in Group J, Liechtenstein are bottom after picking up zero points, while Kazakhstan are one place above them, with just three points to their name.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein prediction below.
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Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein prediction: More misery for the visitors
Key Stats
- Liechtenstein have lost eight consecutive matches in all competitions.
- Kazakhstan's only win in their last six outings was against Liechtenstein.
- Kazakhstan have failed to score in each of their last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Kazakhstan 2-0 Liechtenstein
This was the scoreline when these two teams met earlier in the qualification group stage, and although neither side is great, the Kazakhs have a little bit more about them in front of goal.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Kazakhstan are big favourites
- HOME: 1/7 (1.14) – 87.5%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 22/1 (23.00) – 4.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Kazakhstan vs Liechtenstein odds indicate that the hosts will pick up their second win of the group stages this week. Ladbrokes have given Kazakhstan an 87.5% chance of winning the match, while Liechtenstein have been given just a 4.3% chance of ending their losing streak.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A second-ever meeting
This will be just the second time in history that these two nations have played each other in a football match, with the only other meeting coming in the reverse fixture earlier this year. As mentioned earlier, Kazakhstan won that match 2-0.
Kazakhstan preview: Can they keep their faint hopes alive?
Kazakhstan can still mathematically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while that is still in play, there is no excuse for their players not to give 100% effort on the pitch. If they are to come through the match as predicted on Friday, then Maksim Samorodov will need to produce the goods at the top of the pitch.
Predicted lineup: Seisen (GK), Kasym, Malyi, Alip, Astanov, Khalmatov, Orazov, Vorogovskiy, Samorodov, Kenzhebek, Samorodov
Last five results
- Belgium 6-0 Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales
- Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia
- Belarus 4-1 Kazakhstan
- Leichtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan
Liechtenstein preview: Sinking without trace
Liechtenstein have had a miserable year on the football pitch, with a defeat to San Marino a particular lowlight. They knew at the start of this current qualifying campaign that their chances were extremely slim, but they would at least like to get a goal for their efforts.
Predicted lineup: Buchel (GK), Goppel, Beck, Hofer, Wolfinger, Luchinger, Hasler, Sele, Ospelt, Notaro, Saglam
Last five results
- North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium
- Liechtenstein 0-4 Scotland
- Wales 3-0 Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan
Player to watch: Maksim Samorodov
Maksim Samorodov has had a miserable campaign so far at club level, failing to score in any of his outings for Akhmat Grozny. The 29-year-old remains an important player at international level, though, and will see this match as a good opportunity to put his poor club form behind him.