Kazakhstan vs Slovakia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, November 16, 2026
On November 16, 2026, Kazakhstan and Slovakia will meet in the 6th round of League C in the UEFA Nations League. The group’s bottom side takes on its leaders.
Kazakhstan vs Slovakia: team news and expert analysis
Kazakhstan competed in League B in the previous cycle but failed to establish themselves there. They have looked very poor this time around, too. Both matches against the Faroe Islands ended in draws. In between, they lost to Slovakia and Moldova, by the same 2-1 scoreline.
Slovakia reached the Euro 2024 playoffs and played a World Cup qualifying playoff in the spring, but immediately went down 4-3 to Kosovo. In the autumn, the only match they failed to win was in the Faroe Islands, where they drew 1-1. They won all their other games in September and October.
The side representing what is effectively Central Asia played in Moldova in the previous round. They suffered another defeat—this time a fatal one—and are now certain to finish bottom of the group. The group favorites hosted the islanders and managed only a draw at home, but it was enough to secure top spot.
Previous matches: Kazakhstan vs Slovakia
Back in 2022, also in the Nations League, the current hosts won both meetings.
Slovakia are expected to win. But neither side has anything left to play for, so the better pick may be "under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.92).
Kazakhstan vs Slovakia: key stats and trends
- Kazakhstan have lost four of their last six matches
- Kazakhstan average 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 80% of Kazakhstan’s matches, with an average of 2.6 total goals per game.
- Slovakia have drawn twice in their last three matches
- Slovakia average two goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Slovakia’s matches, with an average of 3.7 total goals per game
Kazakhstan vs Slovakia: possible starting lineups
Kazakhstan play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Anarbekov — Alip, Yerlanov, Kasym — Zhagorov, Karaman, Amir, Orazov — Chesnokov, Samorodov — Mrynskiy
Slovakia play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Greif — Valjent, Satka, Skriniar, Hancko — Reis, Rusnak, Duda — Prekop, Strelec, Haraslin
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