Alashkert vs Elimai prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 9, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the 1/8 finals of the Conference League qualification on July 9, 2026, Alashkert and Elimai will play their first match. Both teams are aiming for success in this encounter.
Alashkert vs Elimai: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Yerevan has been national champion four times, most recently in 2021. Last season, however, they finished only fourth, falling two points behind local rivals Pyunik (55 to 53 points). This summer, they lost 0-1 in a friendly against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
The team from Semipalatinsk only resumed playing professional football in 2023. They immediately managed to climb into the Premier League, where, on their second attempt last season, they finished fourth. This year, their results have been more modest. By mid-summer, after two wins over Kyzyl-Zhar, they caught up with Astana, who are fourth in the standings.
The Armenians scored an average of 1.56 goals per match while conceding almost half as many, only 0.85. The visitors from Kazakhstan have a more modest ratio, but still positive: 1.5 goals scored and 1.19 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Alashkert vs Elimai
This will be the first-ever head-to-head meeting between the two teams.
Overall, this pairing looks quite balanced. However, with the Armenians playing at home, we believe they can secure a win in this match (odds – 1.88).
Alashkert vs Elimai: Key Statistics and Trends
- Alashkert have won six of their last eight matches
- 48% of Alashkert’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.41 goals per match
- Elimai have won their last two matches
- 63% of Semey’s matches end with goals from both teams and an average total of 2.69 goals per match
Alashkert vs Elimai: Probable Starting Lineups
Alashkert are expected to play in a 1-3-6-1 formation (probable lineup): Beglaryan - Nalbandyan, Faraiola, Terteryan - Grigoryan, Kleider, Piloyan, Caio Henrique, Matyukhin, Rafael Santana - Toure
Elimai are likely to use a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Pivkin - Orazov, Jumakhanov, Belanchich - Adambaev, Ashirbek, Berezkin, Pairuz, Tyulyubay - Fessu, Murtazayev
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