Kazakhstan and Slovenia will face off in the MatchDay 1 of the UEFA European Championship Qualifying.
Kazakhstan might face difficulties in breaking through Slovenia’s defense in this match. With Slovenia’s recent solid defensive record, they are likely to score at least one goal, which could give them the advantage in this encounter.
Kazakhstan will be aiming for a better outcome in this match, following a 2-1 loss to the UAE in their previous International Friendly.
Their recent defensive performances have left much to be desired, as they’ve conceded goals in all of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 10 goals during that period.
Last 5 Games: Won: 2, Draw: 0, Lost: 3, Scored: 5, Conceded: 9, Clean Sheets: 1.
Slovenia will head into this match with confidence following a 1-0 victory over Montenegro in their recent International Friendly.
Under the guidance of Matjaž Kek, Slovenia’s attack has been effective, finding the net 8 times in their last 6 games. On the defensive side, they have conceded a total of 5 goals during the same period.
Last 5 Games: Won: 3, Draw: 2, Lost: 0, Scored: 8, Conceded: 5, Clean Sheets: 1.
Kazakhstan: Shatskiy – Dosmagambetov, Alip, Marochkin, Maliy, Gabyshev – Astanov, Darabayev, Tagybergen, Vorogovskiy – Aymbetov.
Slovenia: Oblak – Sikošek, Bijol, Blažič, Stojanović – Verbič, Kurtič, Čerin, Zajc – Šeško, Šporar.
The match will be played at the Astana Arena.
March 23, 2023, 15:00 UK time.