Astana vs Aktobe prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 12, 2026
Premier League Kazakhstan
In the 17th round of the Kazakhstan Premier League, a match between Astana and Aktobe will take place on July 12, 2026. This is a clash between clubs fighting for a place in European competitions.
Astana vs Aktobe: Team News and Expert Analysis
The capital’s club tried to compete for the championship last season. However, they fell behind Kairat by a couple of points. As a result, they are now only playing in the Conference League, where they started this week against Dinamo City. Domestically, they have also struggled, frequently dropping points and exiting the cup early. Against Zhenis, they drew away but managed to win at home.
Aktobe finished fifth in 2025 with 43 points and has gradually returned to that level this season. However, they lost at home to Altay on penalties after a home draw in the cup. Recently, they suffered a defeat to Zhetysu in the league but avenged that loss by beating them in the latest round.
Astana’s players have maintained decent stats: 1.38 goals scored per game and only 1.06 conceded. Their opponent plays a more pragmatic style: scoring 1.25 goals and conceding 0.94 per match.
Head-to-Head: Astana vs Aktobe
After three wins for the current hosts, last month saw them lose 0-2 away.
The hosts are considered favorites, but the match promises to be anything but dull. We suggest betting on "total over 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.75).
Astana vs Aktobe: Key Stats and Trends
- Astana have won three of their last six league matches
- 44% of Astana’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.44 goals per match
- Aktobe have lost just one out of their last nine games
- 38% of Aktobe’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.19 goals per match
Astana vs Aktobe: Probable Starting Lineups
Astana are expected to play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Chondrich - Kasym, Kalaitsa, Vorogovskiy, Beisebekov, Bartolec - Islamkhan, Karaman, Tomasov - Abraev, Karimov
Aktobe are expected to play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Zarutsky - Pastorisa, Ordec, Erlanov, Tanjarikov - Dosmagambetov, Atanasov, Topalov - Zhukov, Nani, Laturnus
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