Kazakhstan vs Wales: Lineups, Predictions and Betting Tips Predictions

Kazakhstan vs Wales Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: Thursday 4th September | Astana Arena | World Cup Qualification | 15:00 GMT

The first international break of the 2025/26 campaign is here and amidst the array of UEFA World Cup Qualification fixtures, Kazakhstan will face Wales on Thursday in Group J.

These two sides are still chasing the top spot for automatic qualification, making this fixture very significant towards their World Cup hopes next year. It is crucial for either side to pick up three points, as only one team from the group can guarantee a space in the tournament at this stage.

Key Betting Tip: Wales to Win offers good value @ 1.48.

Kazakhstan vs Wales Predicted Lineups

Kazakhstan Predicted XI: Seisen, Vorogovsky, Alip, Malyi, Bystrov, Astanov, Kenzhebek, Tagybergen, Kuat, Chesnokov, Samorodov

Kazakhstan have no injures on record ahead of this fixture.

Wales Predicted XI: Darlow, Davies, Rodon, Cabango, Mepham, Williams, Thomas, Wilson, J. James, Brooks, Johnson

Wales goalkeeper Danny Ward is currently out with injury, after suffering a concussion in his recent game for Wrexham.

Kazakhstan and Wales Current Form and Standings

Kazakhstan have had a mediocre start to their World Cup Qualifying campaign. They have played three games in total, winning one of them but losing the other two. As a result, they sit in fourth spot in Group J, with three points to their name. Their only win so far came against Liechtenstein back in March; other than that, Kazakhstan lost to both Wales previously and North Macedonia. They now have two very tricky matches against Wales and Belgium which could prove crucial to their World Cup dreams. The underdogs have never qualified for a World Cup before so will want this one more than ever.

Wales are exactly halfway through their Qualification Round 1 process and as much as they have made a good start, there is no doubt they’ll be wanting more. Craig Bellamy’s men occupy second place in Group J, after winning two games, drawing one and losing the other. A second-place position is enough to proceed to the next round of qualifiers; however, on seven points the Welshmen are just one point away from top spot. Their loss came to Belgium in their last game but besides that, Wales have beaten both Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein and drew against North Macedonia. With four games remaining, they are within touching distance of securing World Cup football.

Kazakhstan vs Wales Head-to-Head Timeline

The only previous matchup these two sides have on record is the reverse fixture to this year’s World Cup Qualifiers. The game went in favour of Wales back in March, which earned them three points towards their qualification hopes.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• Wales 3-1 Kazakhstan, 22/03/25 (UEFA World Cup Qualifier)

Kazakhstan vs Wales Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a 2-0 Wales Win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Best Kazakhstan vs Wales Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Wales to Win @ 1.48 (Kwiff).

(Odds are subject to change)

Key Players to Watch: Kazakhstan vs Wales

Maxim Samorodov (Kazakhstan) - The forward has already bagged one goal and one assist in his opening three qualifying matches, as he looks to be Kazakhstan’s star player. However, he has not contributed to a goal for his nation since March.

Brennan Johnson (Wales) - The attacker has already picked up a goal from Wales’ four qualifying matches, which came in their most recent game against Belgium. Johnson has also already opened his account for Spurs in the Premier League this season, netting two goals from his opening two games.

Kazakhstan vs Wales Match Facts

• Referee: N/A
• Broadcast Details: BBC ONE/ BBC iPlayer/ BBC Sport Online
• Stadium Information: The Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, was opened in 2009 and can hold up to 30,244 people on a match day.