The Kazakhstan Super Cup match between Kairat and Aktobe will take place on February 22 at the Astana Arena. Kairat vs. Aktobe: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Kairat
Last season, the team won the Kazakhstan championship for the fourth time in its history, finishing one point ahead of their closest rival. This will be the club's eighth attempt to claim the country's Super Cup. Almaty has won this tournament twice (2016 and 2017). Their last attempt to win this trophy was unsuccessful, as Kairat lost to Tobol 1-2 three years ago.
- Almaty won in regulation time in 6 of their last 7 official matches.
- The team scored in 90 minutes in their last seven games in the KPL and Kazakhstan Cup.
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in regulation time in 5 of Kairat's last 6 Super Cup matches.
Predicted lineup for Kairat (4-4-2)
Alexander Zarutsky – Lev Kurgin, Alexander Martynovich, Egor Sorokin, Erkin Tapalov – Ofi Arad, Valery Gromyko, Yug Stanoev, Dan Glazer – Elder Santana, Dastan Satpayev.
Aktobe
The club finished third in the last KPL season, four points behind Kairat. However, they will compete for the Super Cup thanks to their victory in the Kazakhstan Cup, defeating Atyrau 2-1 in the final. Aktobe will compete for the Super Cup trophy for the fourth time. Interestingly, all three previous attempts were successful, but their last victory was 11 years ago.
- The club has not lost in regulation time in 11 of their last 14 matches in the KPL and Kazakhstan Cup (8 wins and 3 draws).
- Exactly two or three goals were scored in 6 of Aktobe's last 7 official matches.
Predicted lineup for Aktobe (4-3-3)
Andrey Vlad – Sayat Jumagali, Nemanja Andjelkovic, Bagdat Kairov, Lev Skvortsov – Darkhan Berdibek, Uche Agbo, Erkebulan Seidakhmet – Amadou Doumbia, Freddy Gondola, Aybar Abdulla.
Kairat vs. Aktobe: Match Prediction
Although Almaty won the championship last season, they lost both head-to-head matches against Aktobe (1-2 and 1-3). The nominal guests have now won three consecutive matches in the championship.
The reigning champions of Kazakhstan played six friendly matches against Russian and Georgian clubs during their training camp. Despite the fact that the opponents were among the outsiders of the RPL and the Georgian championship, Kairat suffered five defeats and one draw. Igor Leonov's team, on the other hand, played three friendly matches, losing to the Bulgarian Lokomotiv, but defeating the Ukrainian Kolos and the Grozny Akhmat.
I believe that Almaty is far from their best form and will not be able to defeat their opponent in regulation time in the Super Cup match. Aktobe looked more impressive in friendly matches and has learned to beat the more renowned club. My prediction: Aktobe to win or draw
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match.
