Zhenis vs Irtysh prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 20, 2026
Premier League Kazakhstan
In the 14th round of the Kazakhstan Premier League on June 20, 2026, Zhenis will face Irtysh. Such visiting teams should be beaten at home.
Zhenis vs Irtysh: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Astana finished sixth in 2025 with 36 points. Currently, they remain at a similar level—with four wins, four draws, and four losses after twelve rounds. In the summer, they also lost away to Ulutau.
The team from Pavlodar, a five-time national champion, returned from the First League after finishing second there last season. For now, things are tough: only one win, and almost half of the matches have been lost. They also did not perform well against Astana, losing 0-2.
Ali Aliyev’s side average only 0.85 goals scored and 1.23 conceded per match. This newcomer also has a negative ratio: one goal scored and 1.46 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Zhenis vs Irtysh
In the last four encounters, there were two wins for Irtysh and two draws—but these matches took place in 2007-2008.
The home side is generally favoured for success. However, overall, this is not a pair that promises an exciting showdown—we predict that in this football match on Saturday, the final result will be "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.75).
Zhenis vs Irtysh: Key Statistics and Trends
- Zhenis have won five of their last eight matches
- 46% of Zhenis’ matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.08
- Irtysh have drawn three of their last four matches
- 62% of Irtysh’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.46
Zhenis vs Irtysh: Probable Starting Lineups
Zhenis play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (probable lineup): Plotnikov – Tursynbay, Tevzadze, Saravanya, Bystrov, Askarov – Adilio, Kuat, Merkel – Onomigo, Lobzhanidze
Irtysh play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Botnar – Klimovich, Zharynbetov, Agimanov, Nechaev – Ibragim, Karimov, Po, Toleuov – Shimamura, Shvyrev
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