Kazakhstan Set to Cruise Past Goal-Shy Liechtenstein Again

Kazakhstan are back in action and ready to welcome Liechtenstein to Astana, looking to build on their solid run at home. The visitors, on the other hand, just can’t seem to find the net this year. With the last meeting ending 2-0 to Kazakhstan, it’s hard to see things going any differently this time.

Form Guide

Liechtenstein’s 2025 has been miserable. Six games, six defeats, and zero goals scored — it’s been that bad. Their most recent loss was the 2-0 home defeat to Kazakhstan in March, where they barely laid a glove on the opposition and created just 0.07 xG from three total shots.

Kazakhstan has had some ups and downs, but generally looks decent at home. They’ve already beaten Curacao and Liechtenstein this year (both 2-0 wins) and made life hard for Wales and North Macedonia in Astana, limiting both to scraps in attack.

Head-to-Head

These two sides don’t meet often, but Kazakhstan has dominated when they do. The March game showed just how far apart they are, with the hosts controlling play from start to finish. Liechtenstein’s lack of cutting edge has been a long-term issue, and nothing suggests that’s changing anytime soon.

Team News

Kazakhstan should stick with a similar lineup to the one that frustrated Wales. Their defense has been solid, and the midfield pairing looks well-balanced. Liechtenstein will probably make minor tweaks, but honestly, they just don’t have the quality or attacking threat to worry anyone right now.

Prediction

This one feels pretty straightforward. Kazakhstan should win comfortably again, and given Liechtenstein’s scoring drought, another clean sheet for the hosts looks very likely.

Predicted Score: Kazakhstan 2-0 Liechtenstein

Players to Watch

• Abat Aymbetov (Kazakhstan): Always a threat up front and clinical against weaker sides.

• Marat Bystrov (Kazakhstan): A rock at the back who’s been key to their defensive strength.

• Nicolas Hasler (Liechtenstein): One of the few players trying to make something happen for the visitors, but often isolated.

Betting Tips

• Kazakhstan to Win to Nil – Liechtenstein haven’t scored in 2025 and rarely even get close.

• Under 3.5 Goals – Kazakhstan aren’t the most explosive team, so expect another controlled win.

• Correct Score 2-0 – Same as last time, and it fits the pattern perfectly.

Wrap-Up

Kazakhstan looks like a safe bet here. They’re confident at home, strong defensively, and facing a side that can’t buy a goal. Liechtenstein will likely dig in and try to limit the damage, but another 2-0 or even 3-0 win for the hosts seems on the cards.