Kazakhstan vs Moldova prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 2, 2026
UEFA Nations League C
On October 2, 2026, the national teams of Kazakhstan and Moldova will meet in the third round of League C of the UEFA Nations League. The hosts will be hoping to finally secure a victory.
Kazakhstan - Moldova team news and expert analysis
Kazakhstan were relegated from League B with just one point from six matches. In qualifying, they collected six of their eight points against Liechtenstein. In the current tournament, the team began away in the Faroe Islands, settling for a 1-1 draw. They also scored against Slovakia, but ultimately lost 1-2.
Moldova, by contrast, won their group, although it was in League D. However, they managed just one draw in qualifying, against Estonia, losing all their other matches. In the opening round, they predictably went down 0-2 to Slovakia, the favorites. They then shared the points with the Faroe Islands after a 1-1 draw.
UEFA's easternmost member scores an average of 1.2 goals and concedes 1.6 per match. Popescu's side, meanwhile, score 0.9 goals per game but concede two on average.
Previous matches: Kazakhstan - Moldova
The head-to-head record is currently level, with three wins apiece in seven meetings.
The hosts are struggling, but they have a number of advantages on their side this time. We believe they can finally beat this opponent (odds – 1.7).
Kazakhstan - Moldova: key statistics and trends
- Kazakhstan have not won in four consecutive matches
- 60% of Kazakhstan's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.8
- Moldova have not won since November of the year before last
- 70% of Moldova's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.9
Kazakhstan - Moldova: possible starting lineups
Kazakhstan play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pokatilov - Alip, Vorogovskiy, Yerlanov, Mrinsky - Kuat, Islamkhan, Karaman - Kenzhebek, Shushenachev, Amir
Moldova play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): (4-4-2): Chelyadnik - Gerasimenko, Baboglo, Iovu, Răbciuc - Motspan, Rata, Stînă, Forov - Popescu, Clescenco
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