Kazakhstan – Slovakia : Preview & Prediction
This is the must-win game in Group 3 of League C between the top two teams: Kazakhstan and Slovakia. Leaders of their group, the Kazakhs seem to be untouchable for the moment and should logically build on the success they obtained in the first half thanks to a goal from Darabaev before the half-hour mark. After a difficult qualifying campaign for the next World Cup, the Snow Leopards have a new lease of life in this competition and have only one goal in the next 270 minutes: to be promoted to the next level in a few months. The task is achievable, especially when you look at the level of play employed by Alip and his teammates since the beginning of the month.
As we enter the second half of the season, the Slovaks would be well advised to get a positive result after the final whistle, otherwise their destiny is no longer in their own hands. Indeed, a four-point gap could be difficult to make up, especially if Kazakhstan does not make any more false starts. The time is right for Samuel Slovák’s men to take the lead by winning away from home for the third time in this mini-championship. The Sokoli will be able to rely on an excellent defence (two clean-sheets away from home) in order to annihilate the opponents’ attacks, but they will also have to be realistic in front of goal to make the difference after the final whistle!
Kazakhstan have won their last 2 games in front of their home crowd without conceding a goal.
Kazakhstan have been inconsistent at home since October 2021: 3 losses – 2 home.
Slovakia have won 4 of their last 5 away games; 4 games with as many clean sheets.
Slovakia had 16 shots on goal in the first match without scoring a single goal.
This is surely the turning point of the group with the top two separated by just one point. Kazakhstan has regained confidence at home while Slovakia has a string of good results away from home, all without conceding a single goal. The match promises to be a fascinating one, given the high stakes involved.
Kazakhstan – Slovakia : Betting Tips
Kazakhstan – Win Odds: 5.25
