Kyzylzhar — Kairat : Match Preview and Prediction for October 17,2025

Kyzylzhar’s Recent Form

Kyzylzhar, under Serbian specialist Curcic, suffered a 0-1 defeat to Aktobe before the international break, conceding early from Sozakh. Despite creating a fair share of opportunities, they ultimately failed to convert their chances, which were comparable in number to their opponent’s.

Current League Standings and Home Advantage

Consequently, the Yellow-Blues currently sit in 9th place in the KPL as they prepare to host the league leaders and Champions League participants, Kairat, in Petropavlovsk. From my perspective, the home side has a strong opportunity to secure points against Kairat and make this a particularly challenging fixture for the reigning Kazakhstan champions.

Kairat’s Form and European Campaign

The Almaty team entered the international break in high spirits, having impressively bounced back from a crushing 0-5 Champions League defeat against Madrid. They replicated that scoreline at home, dismantling Zhetysu from Taldykorgan with a 5-0 victory. Satpayev and Jorginho spearheaded the attack, completely overwhelming the opponent with goals by halftime, making it 4-0, after which Rafael Uruzbakhtin’s side comfortably secured the win.

Title Race and Key Injuries

With only two rounds remaining in the Kazakhstan championship, a two-point advantage over Astana before their crucial head-to-head match in the final round presents a significant edge. However, Kairat faces considerable challenges ahead of their trip to Kyzylzhar. Satpayev, Tapalov, and both first-choice goalkeepers Anarbekov and Zarutsky are sidelined due to injuries, representing serious blows for the national champions.