North Macedonia will visit Astana Arena for their FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kazakhstan on Monday, 9 June 2025.
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Kazakhstan vs North Macedonia predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Kazakhstan suffered 11 defeats in their last 14 matches.
- In contrast, North Macedonia are currently on a nine-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of North Macedonia’s last six games.
Correct score prediction: Kazakhstan 0-2 North Macedonia
Despite being the underdogs, North Macedonia held their own against Belgium and Wales in their previous two matches. They have been solid defensively, conceding only twice in their last eight games.
On the other hand, Kazakhstan drew blanks in six of their last 10 matches and have managed only two wins in their last 14 games (D1, L11).
All things considered, we are confident that North Macedonia will claim all the spoils after 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: North Macedonia are bookies' favourites
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
North Macedonia and Kazakhstan were paired with Wales, Belgium and Liechtenstein in Group J of UEFA's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
As it stands, North Macedonia are second with five points from three games, while Kazakhstan are third, having earned three points from two matches.
Ahead of this encounter, North Macedonia are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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Moreover, while North Macedonia opened the scoring in six of their last eight matches, Kazakhstan conceded first in seven of their last nine games.
On that note, North Macedonia to score first has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First competitive encounter
This will be the second clash between these sides, and their first competitive fixture. Kazakhstan suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at the hands of North Macedonia in a friendly match in June 2021.
International Match 04/06/21
North Macedonia
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan preview: Hoping to improve their fortunes
Kazakhstan are four points behind Group J leaders Wales, although they have played one game less. Ali Aliev will be pleased to have a healthy group of players from which to choose, as his troops gear up for their first home game.
Predicted lineup: Pokatilov (GK), Maliy, Alip, Bystrov, Tapalov, Tagybergen, Kuat, Vorogovskiy, Zuev, Samorodov & Chesnokov.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
W
Liechtenstein
0
Kazakhstan
2
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
L
Wales
3
Kazakhstan
1
UEFA Nations League B 17/11/24
L
Norway
5
Kazakhstan
0
UEFA Nations League B 14/11/24
L
Austria
2
Kazakhstan
0
UEFA Nations League B 13/10/24
L
Slovenia
1
Kazakhstan
0
North Macedonia preview: No new absentees
A clean bill of health for North Macedonia means there is no manpower shortage as they bid to pressure the group leaders.
Coach Blagoja Milevski is expected to adopt the same 5-3-2 formation he used in North Macedonia's impressive draw with Belgium, with Enis Bardhi and Bojan Miovski leading the charge.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Illievski, Stojchevski, Zajkov, Musliu, Alioski, Kostadinov, Atanasov, Elmas, Bardhi & Miovski.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/25
D
Wales
1
North Macedonia
1
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 22/03/25
W
Liechtenstein
0
North Macedonia
3
UEFA Nations League C 17/11/24
W
Faroe Islands
0
North Macedonia
1
UEFA Nations League C 14/11/24
W
Latvia
0
North Macedonia
1
UEFA Nations League C 13/10/24
W
Armenia
0
North Macedonia
2
Player to watch: Dastan Setpayev
Dastan Setpayev did not participate in Kazakhstan's 4-1 friendly defeat to Belarus last week due to his involvement with the under-21s. The 16-year-old has been impressive with 10 direct goal involvements in his last 12 appearances for club and country. It will be interesting to see if he scores his first career international goal on Monday.