What to expect
We expect about 1.5 goals from FC Astana and 1.4 from Kairat Almaty, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 2.8 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
Kairat Almaty come into this on three straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.
Our pick: FC Astana to win. FC Astana are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.5-1.3), and we make them about 39% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.
We put the chance of that landing at about 37 out of 100. The price on offer is 2.80, which works out at about 36 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
