Ekibastuz vs Zhetysu Taldykorgan tips and predictions

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Let's start this preview with a disclaimer; it isn't a particularly confident forecast but the away side price is too short.

Ekibastuz can take motivation from the results they've posted leading up to this clash. The hosts have bagged 9 wins from their last 11 home games. Their opponents have got less change from their recent showings; the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 12 of their recent 19 matches on the road.

Ekibastuz will need to get any doubts out of their mind. The hosts have enjoyed some form on their own paddock. They have scored three or more goals in 5 of their recent 7 home matches and they've only let in 1 goal in their last 6 games at home.

The attacking form shown by Zhetysu Taldykorgan has been short of quality. They netted an average of just 0.8 goals in their last 20 matches. This could soon be rendered irrelevant in retrospect if their strikers start to attack in droves. They are the favourites after all.

It's not a hugely confident prediction and the hosts may feel they've exceeded expectations if they end up in deadlock. If Zhetysu Taldykorgan stamp their authority on the match they are likely to keep things tight at the back. In which case the BTTS No bet is the most compelling side bet.