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Kazakhstan welcome Moldova to Astana Arena on Friday afternoon for a UEFA Nations League Group C3 encounter, with both sides looking for their first victory of the campaign after taking only one point from their opening two fixtures.
John van ‘t Schip's side drew 1-1 away to the Faroe Islands before losing 2-1 to Slovakia, while the visitors began with a 2-0 defeat in Slovakia and then drew 1-1 with the Faroe Islands.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Kazakhstan vs. Moldova key stats
- Moldova are winless in their last 10 away matches.
- Moldova have scored exactly once in both Nations League fixtures so far.
- Kazakhstan have won three of their last four home fixtures.
- Three of the last four meetings between these sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
Kazakhstan vs. Moldova preview: Hosts look to make home advantage count
Kazakhstan vs Moldova — Tale of the Tape
| Kazakhstan | vs | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 4th |
| 1 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 4th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
Kazakhstan return to Astana after a difficult start to their Nations League campaign, with a draw and a defeat leaving them behind Slovakia in Group C3 and level on points with the Faroe Islands.
Van ‘t Schip's side began with a 1-1 draw away to the Faroe Islands on September 26, with the hosts earning a point despite Kazakhstan taking the lead.
Their second fixture brought another away assignment, this time against Slovakia, and Kazakhstan were beaten 2-1 on Tuesday, and now they will hope for their first win on Friday.
The return to Astana offers a change of setting after consecutive trips, with their home results in recent months including victories over Namibia and Comoros, a run of four matches without a loss (3W, 1D).
The hosts will nevertheless need to be more effective in the final third if they are to turn territorial advantage into three points.
There is also a fitness concern surrounding Islambek Kuat, who was injured during the defeat to Slovakia, while Dastan Satpaev has been listed with a thigh injury and is expected to remain unavailable.
Moldova arrive in Kazakhstan after a mixed start to the group, having lost 2-0 away to Slovakia before rescuing a 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands.
The latter result at least ended their opening matchday without a point, but they remain without a win in their recent run and have struggled to turn competitive performances into victories.
Lilian Popescu's side were unable to score in their opening defeat against Slovakia, conceding twice in a match where the hosts controlled the contest.
They responded against the Faroe Islands, finding an equaliser to claim a point, but the result leaves them with only one goal from their first two Nations League fixtures.
Their form remains a concern, with Moldova without a win in their last 17 matches across all competitions, losing 12 times while drawing five.
The head-to-head record offers little separation between the teams, with three wins each and one draw across seven previous meetings.
Their most recent competitive encounters came in the 2022 Nations League, when Moldova and Kazakhstan each claimed a victory on the road.
Kazakhstan vs. Moldova form guide & betting tips
| Kazakhstan | vs | Moldova |
|---|---|---|
WDLDL |
Form | LDDLD |
| 2 | Goals For | 1 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 3 |
DL |
Nations League | LD |
Whispers predicts: Kazakhstan 1-0 Moldova
The under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) is the preferred angle, with both sides struggling for goals and having reason to avoid an open contest while they look for their first win.
The Kazakhstan win at 13/20 (1.65) is also worth considering because the hosts return to Astana after two away matches and have shown stronger results at home in recent months.
A 1-0 Kazakhstan victory at 24/5 (5.80) is the preferred correct-score prediction, showing the hosts' ability to score while also considering the low-scoring pattern of their opening group matches.
> Match result – Kazakhstan win at 13/20 (1.65) | Likelihood: Medium
> Both teams to score – No at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Medium
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Medium
> Correct score — Kazakhstan 1-0 Moldova at 24/5 (5.80) | Likelihood: Low