Possible nail-biting contest in Maqtaaral - Atyrau game

Atyrau have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.

Maqtaaral and Atyrau should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Maqtaaral form and stats

The story so far in the Premier League for Maqtaaral at their home stadium (Stadion Alpamis Batyr) is 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats.

In their previous game, the manager Ferapontov led his Maqtaaral to a defeat away at Kairat. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stadion Alpamis Batyr.

Heartbreak before that as Maqtaaral lost 2-4 at Tobol's place.

This is expected to be a close game, with Maqtaaral perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Maqtaaral as a small favourite), we find 5 games. Maqtaaral has won 4 of these, drawn 1 and lost 0.

Maqtaaral have scored 4 league goals here from 5 matches, not a lot. Maqtaaral's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Atyrau form and stats

The visitors, who have the fewest conceded goals (4) away in Premier League, are W2-D1-L2 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League.

Atyrau's previous game was their home loss versus Aktobe (0-2). Before that defeat this club had gained at least a draw from six league matches in a row.

A 1-1 draw was the result before that, hosting Astana.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Atyrau playing away and similar expectations, we found 11 relevant matches. Results were 3 Atyrau wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats.

Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Atyrau have scored 6 goals in 5 league games away. Atyrau are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 4 times in 5 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.

Head 2 Head

This is what happened when the sides played each other earlier this campaign; Atyrau - Maqtaaral 2-1. Head-2-head stats last three meetings: zero - two - one (Maqtaaral wins - draws - Atyrau wins). As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one had two or less. The games between these sides have had a tendency to be a bit rough, having seen 2 red cards from the last three duels. Rustemov likes to meet Atyrau and have scored 3 goals in these matches.

Top Goalscorers

A. Filipović 9 goals

N. Tarasov 3 goals

B. Sebaihi 2 goals

Maqtaaral missing players

Atyrau missing players