Tobol vs Atyrau pre-match guide

It should be mentioned that Atyrau play their home matches on grass, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on artifical turf. Does it matter? Recent statistics for Atyrau on artifical turf are 3 victories, 2 draws and 7 defeats from twelve games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 11-23. You can compare this with overall results below.

These teams have little in common geographically as Atyrau have to travel 1400 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Tobol and Atyrau.

Tobol form and stats

4 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats. That’s what Tobol have to build on here at Ortalıq Stadion in the Premier League. Hopes of three in a row are alive for Tobol after consecutive victories at their own ground.

Tobol's previous fixture was a Kazakhstan Cup game also played at their own arena, finishing 1-0 against Atyrau. The home side are looking to repeat that performance.

Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Atyrau (0-3).

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Tobol have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 7 games) they have won 4 times, drawn 1 and lost 2.

A decent goal production from Tobol in their home games so far, with 11 goals from 7 league matches. On the other hand, Tobol have conceded 8 goals.

Atyrau form and stats

The visitors are W2-D2-L3 on the road this term. That's in the Premier League.

Two away matches in a row for Atyrau, who will hope to get a better result in this one after losing 0-1 against Tobol in the Kazakhstan Cup.

Before that, Atyrau secured a home win against Tobol with the score 3-0.

We have checked recent matches where Atyrau have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 11 games were 2 victories, 3 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 8 goals in 7 league games away. Atyrau have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.

Head 2 Head

Tobol and Atyrau have duelled earlier this season: Atyrau - Tobol 3-0. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Tobol seven wins, zero draws and Atyrau three victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), seven games had two or less.

Top Goalscorers

S. Deblé 5 goals

E. Kozlov 5 goals

E. Nsungusi 5 goals

Tobol missing players

Atyrau missing players