Slovakia may have lost both previous H2Hs, but some solid recent form should see them confident of winning this clash with a Kazakhstan side who they sit 66 places above in the FIFA rankings.
Match News and Current Form
Slovakia’s 2-0 win against Moldova on Saturday not only stretched their unbeaten run to four matches (W3, D1), but also moved them into an early lead of their UEFA Nations League (UNL) group. Still unbeaten under Vladimír Weiss (W2, D1), things are looking up for the Slovakians, who are looking to make a return to League B for the first time since 2020/21 after missing out on promotion in the play-offs in the last cycle. Remaining on Slovakian shores is only likely to reinforce belief that they can keep their momentum going here, as the Falcons have only lost one of their last 13 games on home turf (W9, D3).
Kazakhstan have bounced around the UNL divisions so far, but with three of their five campaigns coming in the third tier, this seems to be where they’ve been most at home. After their relegation from League B in the last cycle, the Kazakhs would’ve been expecting better than the 1-1 draw they managed away to the Faroe Islands on matchday one, a result which leaves them winless in three matches (D2, L1). The draw also extended the Hawks’ poor record on the road, which from November 2023 onwards as the designated away team, has seen them beat only #206-ranked Liechtenstein (D3, L11).
Head-to-Head History
Both previous H2Hs came during the 2022/23 UNL, with Kazakhstan winning home and away by a single-goal margin.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Slovakia have scored 2+ goals in each of their last five matches.
Slovakia have opened the scoring before the tenth minute in four of their five internationals in 2026.
Seven of Kazakhstan’s last eight matches produced under 2.5 goals.
Kazakhstan have failed to win any of their last eight UNL games (D2, L6).
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Tomáš Suslov grabbed an assist in Slovakia’s last two games but has also been booked in each of his last three matches for club or country. Elkhan Astanov has two goal contributions across his international career (G1, A1), both of which came in H2Hs against Slovakia!
Both sides appeared to get through Saturday’s games without picking up injuries.
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Betting Analysis
Slovakia have been very consistent with their scoring returns so backing them to score 2+ goals once again looks like being a strong pick.
Author: Tom Penn
