Shakhter Karagandy vs Sport Academy Kairat prediction

Over the last six matches it has been four wins, one draw and one defeat, averaging 2.0 goals for and 0.3 against. Last time out they lost 1-0 to Turan Turkistan away; before that came a 2-0 win at home to Akademiya Ontustik and a goalless draw at home to Taraz.

Four clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. At home they've won three of four recently (10 scored, 0 conceded).

Their last four in all competitions read two wins, two draws and no defeats, at 1.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Ekibastuz 2-0 at home; before that came a 1-1 draw away at Taraz and a 2-0 win away at Khan Tengri.

Sport Academy Kairat are unbeaten in four. They have scored in each of their last four. Two clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won one of two recently (3 scored, 1 conceded).

Home and away form points to Shakhter Karagandy: Shakhter Karagandy have won three of their last four at home, Sport Academy Kairat one of their last two on the road. Shakhter Karagandy also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Shakhter Karagandy clear favourites at 63%, with Sport Academy Kairat on 19% and the draw at 18%.

On goals, it expects around 3.5 in the game: 2.4 for Shakhter Karagandy and 1.0 for Sport Academy Kairat. Over 2.5 goals is 61% and both teams scoring 50%.