Kazakhstan vs North Macedonia Prediction 9 June 2025
🔊 Can North Macedonia contend for a spot in the 2026 World Cup? At the very least, they haven't lost to the main favorites in Group J. However, that was on home turf, and their upcoming clash with Kazakhstan will be away at the "Astana Arena." The visitors are seen as favorites, but there's no significant class gap between the teams. Therefore, we'll explore various options to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊 The opponents have never faced each other in official matches.
Head-to-head statistics Kazakhstan - North Macedonia
Kazakhstan Team Overview
🟡 Under Stanislav Cherchesov, Kazakhstan's national team had a disappointing run. They failed to secure victories in friendly matches leading up to the UEFA Nations League and managed to earn just one point in the tournament, resulting in relegation to League C.
🔗 In the current qualifying cycle, Ali Aliyev is at the helm. Under his leadership, the team couldn't stand up to Wales (1-3), but they played quite boldly in Cardiff, not just focusing on defense. In the next round, they secured a win against Liechtenstein (2-0), though the margin could have been larger. This current break began with a friendly against Belarus. In Borisov, they weren't favorites, but few anticipated a heavy defeat (1-4).
🔝 One standout player for Kazakhstan is Maksim Samorodov. He caught the eye of Magomed Adiev when he was working with the national team. At the start of the season, Adiev moved to Akhmat and pushed for the acquisition of the Aktobe academy graduate. Samorodov fit in perfectly, albeit under a different coach, delivering his best season yet in the Russian Premier League with six goals and four assists. He has already made an impact in the current qualifiers, with a goal and an assist against Liechtenstein.
Match Results: Kazakhstan
North Macedonia Team Overview
🔴 North Macedonia's last defeat in an official match came in November 2023, when they fell to Italy (2-5). Their unbeaten streak kicked off with a draw against England (1-1). Blagoja Milevski's squad impressed in the UEFA Nations League. They dropped points only in the first round with a draw against the Faroe Islands (1-1), but then went on to secure five clean-sheet victories, earning promotion to League B.
🔗 Remarkably, North Macedonia remain undefeated in the current qualifying campaign. In the opening round, nothing less than a victory was expected against Liechtenstein (3-0). However, against Wales, even on home turf, they weren't considered favorites but managed a draw (1-1). Recently, they hosted Belgium, the group's main contender. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half. Yet, right after the break, defender Bojan Ilievski found the net, but his goal was disallowed by VAR for offside. In the dying moments, the hosts equalized through another defender, this time Ezgjan Alioski, who surged down the left flank and volleyed home to set the final score at 1-1.
🔝 The standout star of the North Macedonia squad is Elif Elmas. Once a promising talent at Napoli, where he became a Serie A champion, his move to Leipzig turned out to be a misstep. He spent the latter part of the season on loan at Torino, where he began to find his form again, scoring four goals in 13 matches. Elmas has played every minute of the current campaign but has yet to contribute directly to any goals.
Match Results: North Macedonia
Latest news
Kazakhstan
🎙 The head coach of Kazakhstan's national team commented on the defeat to Belarus: “We viewed the match against Belarus as preparation for the game against North Macedonia. With that in mind, we had a fairly intense session in the morning. In the evening, we played with two lineups to ensure everyone received an even workload... Based on today's game, we'll draw certain conclusions and field the optimal lineup to face North Macedonia.”
❌ Before the friendly match against Belarus, Roman Asrankulov requested leave due to family reasons. Meanwhile, Alibek Kassym picked up a minor injury, putting their participation in the upcoming fixture in doubt. Aibar Zhaksylikov left the squad due to pneumonia. Ramazan Karimov was called up in his place, but during medical examinations, he was found to have a back injury.
North Macedonia
🎙 North Macedonia's head coach, Blagoja Milevski, reflected on the outcome against Belgium: “North Macedonia demonstrated that we have the quality to compete with top teams. With the support of our fans, we managed to earn a point against the group’s frontrunners. However, this result will mean nothing if we don't defeat Kazakhstan on Monday. Therefore, we must forget the previous three matches and focus on our next opponent.”
❌ Missing from the June squad due to injuries are Darko Velkoski, Nikola Serafimov, and Lirim Qamili.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Filip Glova from Slovakia. This season, he has only officiated the match between Wales and Montenegro, issuing four yellow cards exclusively to the Balkan side. His average number of warnings per game this season is slightly higher at 4.39.
North Macedonia tends to receive more yellow cards (3 compared to 2.1). This statistic was significantly influenced by their match against Belgium, where Milevski's team received six cautions. On average, matches involving them see 4.8 yellow cards. In this context, betting on total yellow cards over 3.5 seems reasonable.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Recently, North Macedonia came back against Belgium in the second half. This marks the ninth consecutive match where they have scored after the break. On the other hand, Kazakhstan has conceded in the second half in 7 of their last 8 World Cup qualifiers. Therefore, considering a bet on a North Macedonia goal in the 2nd half is worth a thought.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams have been delivering a low number of corners this season, reflecting their attacking strategies. North Macedonia leads slightly in this aspect (3.8 compared to 2.9). The outcome of the upcoming match will heavily depend on who scores first and how quickly. Regardless, a high number of corners is unlikely, especially since matches involving North Macedonia typically feature no more than eight corners. Thus, betting on total corners under 9.5 is advisable.
Editor's Prediction
Kazakhstan's coaching staff aimed to prepare for the upcoming clash through a friendly against Belarus. However, the plan seems to have fallen short, at least in Borisov, where the team suffered a heavy defeat, and the time zone changes won't help their cause either. North Macedonia, on the other hand, are on a high, having not lost in some time and recently securing a draw against Belgium. The visitors are known for their resilience and play with full commitment until the final whistle, as demonstrated in their recent match in Skopje. Therefore, our key bet is a win for North Macedonia. As for the potential exact score, we note a 0-2 result, with Kazakhstan having lost by this margin in three of their last four World Cup qualifiers.
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