Irtysh vs Astana match preview

It's no vacation for neither Irtysh nor Astana as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.

Irtysh form and stats

Overall stats at home this season for Irtysh are 1-0-4 (wins-draw-losses). The season ticket holders are starting to dread their visits here, with the home team losing four in a row. They have not avoided a defeat here since the Taraz game.

Irtysh's previous game was also a home match, the defeat 0-2 versus Ordabasy. Before that game, the home loss against Kaisar with the scoreline 1-2.

There will be little rest for Irtysh after this match as they are travelling to Kairat for a Premier League game in only three days.

The lack of attacking qualities in Irtysh means that they have only scored 2 goals in 5 home games, less than half a goal per match. Irtysh have conceded 7 in these home matches.

Astana form and stats

3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. That’s the product of Astana, who have the most scored goals (19) in Premier League, playing as the away team this season.

It might be tough going out on the road again for Astana, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-2 versus Taraz. A 0-1 loss hosting Irtysh before that.

After this away game Astana return home for a Premier League game against Shakhter Karagandy. That game is only three sleeps after this.

Astana have scored 6 goals on their travels this season, 5 away games. Astana are tight as a drum on their travels, having allowed the opposition only 2 goals away.

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the Astana - Irtysh 0-1 earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Irtysh won 1, Astana won 6 and 3 draws. 5 games with over 2,5 goals, 5 matches with two goals or less.

Irtysh missing players

Astana missing players