Zhetysu vs Astana. Will the guests continue to win at the start of the season?

On March 9, within the framework of the 2nd round of the Kazakh Premier League, at the Zhetisu Arena (Taldykorgan), the teams of Zhetysu and Astana will meet.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Zhetysu vs Astana facts
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Zhetysu vs Astana

Zhetysu

Zhetysu started the season unsuccessfully, in the first game after the promotion in the class, losing at home to Aktobe 0:1. Rinat Alyuetov's wards had a very weak meeting, the team had serious problems in front, where the attack simply did not know what to do. At the same time, the Semirechensk residents skillfully defended themselves for a long time, holding back the onslaught of the guests. Already closer to the end of regular time, the hosts lost their concentration, so Aktobe managed to turn luck to their side.

Zhetysu is 11th in the standings, the club has no points yet, the goal difference is 0:1.

Astana

Astana entered the new season perfectly, beating Shakhtar from Karaganda 2:1 in the debut match of the Premier League on its territory. Grigory Babayan's wards powerfully broke into the meeting, thanks to which they scored two goals already in the middle of the first half. It should be noted that the Pitmen managed to close the gap even before the break. In the second half, the "yellow-blue" acted more modestly, not wanting to lose the advantage. Goals for the capital scored Prokopenko and Darbo.

Astana successfully started the new season, having won the championship at the start, plus becoming the owner of the country's Super Cup.

Zhetysu vs Astana facts

• Total over 2.5 played in the last 11 official matches of Astana;
• Astana has won the last five official matches.

Game Totals Prediction

Zhetysu is faced with the task of staying in the elite, the team realistically assesses its capabilities. Astana hopes to defend the league title, so the club will give everything in every game. In the game of the newcomer of the elite and the champion, there is no doubt about the victory of Babayan's wards, the "yellow-blue" due to the best selection of performers, even on the road, will confidently deal with the "Semirechye": Astana's victory with a handicap 2 (-1). Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!