What to expect
We expect about 1.2 goals from Zhetysu Taldykorgan and 1.1 from Irtysh Pavlodar, which is as level as our reading of a game gets. Put together, that is around 2.3 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.
Our pick: Zhetysu Taldykorgan to win. Zhetysu Taldykorgan are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.2-1.1), and we make them about 38% 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 38 out of 100. The price on offer is 2.50, which works out at about 40 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.
One thing to watch
A red card, a penalty or a smash-and-grab is all it takes for Irtysh Pavlodar to spoil this. We make it about 38% and the price sits right on top of that, so there's little cushion if it turns.
