Liechtenstein vs Kazakhstan prediction, H2H and probable line-ups - March 25, 2025
One of the matches in the second round of the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup will be played on Tuesday at the Rheinpark Stadium in Vaduz, where the Liechtenstein national team will host Kazakhstan. I suggest betting on the outcome of this clash with a good odds.
Match preview
The Liechtenstein national team traditionally remains among the underdogs of world football, consistently ranking at the bottom of FIFA rankings and occupying the last spots in qualifying tournaments. The campaign for Euro 2024 ended in yet another failure for the team, and in the Nations League, even in the weakest division, Liechtenstein was a hopeless underdog.
A particular anti-record occurred in matches against San Marino: first, the opponent secured its first-ever victory in an official match, and then scored three goals in a game for the first time. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the situation has not changed yet – the opening thrashing by North Macedonia (0:3) only confirmed the team's status.
For Kazakhstan, the upcoming match is a chance to regain confidence and reach a new level. The team had a powerful qualifying cycle for Euro 2024, but fell short in the playoffs. However, in the Nations League, after Cherchesov's arrival, the "Hawks" lost their grip on the game and failed to win a single match.
As a result, Ali Aliyev was already preparing the team for the 2026 World Cup qualification. The first match against Wales (1:3) left mixed impressions: the team acted too cautiously, relying only on counterattacks, and rarely took control of the game. A vertical style prevailed – minimal short passes, maximum acceleration of attacks.
Probable line-ups
- Liechtenstein: Stole Dimitrievski – Bojan Ilievski, Nikola Serafimov, Goiko Zaykov, Egzijan Alioski – Jani Atanasov, Isnik Alimi, Enis Bardhi – Darko Churlinov, Bojan Mijovski, Aleksandar Trajkovski
- Kazakhstan: Stas Pokatilov – Sultanbek Astanov, Marat Bystrov, Nuraly Alip, Erkin Tapalov, Yan Vorogovskiy – Maxim Samorodov, Askhat Tagybergen, Islam Chesnokov, Aybar Zhaksylikov – Abat Aymbetov
Match facts and head-to-head
- Liechtenstein has not won in 4 matches – three losses and one draw
- Kazakhstan has secured only one victory in the last five matches with 4 losses
- Only in one of Kazakhstan's last five matches did the "both teams to score" bet win
Prediction
The Kazakhstan national team is set to face one of the clear underdogs of European football. Considering the difference in class and current form of the teams, it's logical to expect a confident performance from the "Hawks". The optimal betting option is "Kazakhstan to win with a handicap (-1.0)" at odds of 1.60.
