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The action continues in the UEFA Nations League as Kazakhstan and Slovenia square off at the Ortalyq Stadion on Sunday. Matjaz Kek’s men head into the weekend on a run of three consecutive victories over the hosts and will be looking to extend this dominant streak.
Kazakhstan were left empty-handed once again in the Nations League as they suffered a 4-0 hammering against Austria at the Raiffeisen Arena on Thursday. Stanislav Cherchesov’s side have failed to win their opening three matches in League C Group 3, losing twice and claiming one draw so far.
Kazakhstan’s slow start to the 2024-25 Nations League campaign has been due to their struggles in attack, where they are yet to find the back of the net while conceding six goals so far.
Slovenia, on the other hand, were condemned to their first defeat of the campaign on Thursday when they were beaten 3-0 by Norway at the Ullevaal Stadion.
Before that, Kek’s men played out a 1-1 draw against Austria in the Group B3 curtain-raiser on September 6, three days before thrashing Kazakhstan 3-0 at the Stožice Stadium.
Slovenia have picked up four points from their opening three matches in League B Group 3 to sit third in the standings, three points and one place above rock-bottom Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan vs Slovenia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Slovenia hold a clear upper hand in the history of this fixture, having won the previous three meetings between the two nations.
- Kazakhstan have failed to win their last seven games across all competitions, including friendly matches, losing six and claiming one draw since March’s 2-0 victory over Turkmenistan.
- Slovenia are unbeaten in 11 of their last 13 outings across all competitions, picking up five wins and six draws since November 2023.
- Kazakhstan are unbeaten in their last five UEFA Nations League home games, claiming three wins and two draws since March 2022.
Kazakhstan vs Slovenia Prediction
While Kazakhstan have been tough to crack on home soil in the Nations League, they are in for a tough 90 minutes against a superior and more experienced Slovenia side.
That said, we expect a cagey affair at the Ortalyq Stadion, with the visitors extending their dominance in this fixture.
Prediction: Kazakhstan 1-2 Slovenia
Kazakhstan vs Slovenia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Slovenia to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in six of Kazakhstan’s last seven games, including friendly matches)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in four of the hosts’ last five outings)
