Elimai FC vs Alashkert Prediction 16 July 2026
🔊 The second leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round between Yelimay and Alashkert is set to take place in Semey. The first match in Yerevan ended in a 1-1 draw, giving the Kazakh side a slight edge heading into the return fixture thanks to home advantage. The winner of this tie will advance further in the race for a spot in the tournament’s main stage, with every mistake in this high-stakes encounter likely to prove costly.
Head-to-Head
The first leg of this tie took place on 09 July 2026 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here’s a comparative look at the key stats from that match (Alaškert were the home side):
- Possession: 55% vs 45%;
- Corners: 11 vs 5;
- Fouls: 10 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Head-to-head statistics Elimai FC - Alashkert
Elimai Team Overview
Elimai are competing in the Kazakhstan Premier League this season and come into this fixture in solid form - one of the main strengths of Andrei Karpovich’s side. Ahead of their first-leg clash with Alashkert, the club edged out Kyzylzhar 1-0, keeping themselves in the hunt for a top-table finish. In Yerevan, the Kazakh side looked well-organized, took the lead through Ashirbek, and came close to victory, only to concede late on.
Now Elimai need a home win to advance to the next round, and the backing of their fans should provide an extra boost. However, their record at Spartak Stadium is far from convincing: over their last five official home matches, Elimai have managed just two wins while suffering three defeats.
Match Results: Elimai
Alashkert Team Overview
Alashkert finished last season’s Armenian Premier League in fourth place and made significant changes to their squad over the summer. Vage Gevorgyan remains at the helm, and ahead of the return leg, he confirmed that the entire squad is fit and there are no injury concerns. During preseason, the Armenian side held a training camp in Serbia, where they defeated OFK Belgrade 4-2, and then managed to secure a respectable result in the first leg against Yelimay, leveling the score in the 86th minute. However, Alashkert will have to take the initiative far more often on the road than they did a week ago. The Armenian club are unbeaten in their last five official away fixtures, with three wins and two draws.
Match Results: Alashkert
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 1;
- Home wins - 0, Away wins - 0, Draws - 1.
- Alashkert have covered a +1.5 handicap in 29 of their last 30 matches.
- Alashkert have covered a +1.5 handicap away from home in 13 consecutive games.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1, Away side - 1;
- Combined head-to-head total - 2;
- Both teams have scored: overall - once; at the home ground - never.
- Over 1.5 goals has landed in 13 of Yelimay’s last 14 home matches.
- Over 1.5 goals has landed in 7 of Yelimay’s last 8 games overall.
- Over 1.5 goals has landed in 9 of Alashkert’s last 10 matches.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The first leg showed that the two teams are evenly matched and unlikely to take unnecessary risks. With the stakes even higher in the return fixture, an open game from the opening whistle is not expected. Yelimay will look to make the most of their home advantage and superior match fitness, while Alashkert are likely to rely on a well-organized defense and quick counter-attacks. Given these factors, the most reasonable pick is Alashkert (+1.5), a handicap that has landed in the Armenian club's last 13 away matches. A hard-fought battle for a place in the next round is unlikely to end in a one-sided result, so our predicted score is 2:1 in favor of the home side.
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