Kairat Almaty have suffered only one defeat in 21 Premier League matches this season and boast the division's second-best away record with seven wins and three draws from eleven trips. While Yelimay Semey have shown resilience in past meetings between the sides, Kairat's overall defensive record of just 15 goals conceded in 21 games gives them a solid foundation to secure at least a point.
Yelimay Semey vs Kairat Almaty prediction
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Last 4 matches · 1W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +1 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Kairat Almaty or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Yelimay Semey welcome title contenders Kairat Almaty to Semey in round 24 of the Premier League. The hosts sit sixth in the standings with 32 points from 21 matches, demonstrating steady mid-table consistency built on eight wins and eight draws.
Kairat Almaty arrive in second position with 48 points from 21 fixtures, trailing the summit while losing just once in domestic league play all season. Their away form has been strong, securing seven victories and three draws from eleven road fixtures while conceding only ten goals away from home.
Despite Kairat's superior position in the table, recent head-to-head encounters have been closely contested. Yelimay have proven difficult to break down on home soil against Kairat, remaining unbeaten across their two previous home meetings with a win and a draw, which points toward another tight affair.
Key factors
- Kairat Almaty have lost just one of their 21 Premier League matches this season
- Kairat have taken 24 points from 11 away games, posting a 7-3-1 record on the road
- Yelimay Semey have drawn eight of their 21 league fixtures, sharing points frequently
- Head-to-head meetings have averaged 3.4 goals per game with both teams scoring in four of the last five encounters
- Kairat possess the league's strongest defensive unit among the title chasers, conceding an average of 0.7 goals per game
Statistical comparison
Yelimay Semey at home vs Kairat Almaty awayCombined scoring rate: 3.1 goals per game (Yelimay Semey at home plus Kairat Almaty away).
Key players this season
Kairat Almaty
- Marc Gual4G · 2A
- Lucas Áfrico1G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OrdabasyQualifying | 24 | +29 | 55 |
| 2 | Kairat AlmatyQualifying | 23 | +32 | 54 |
| 3 | FC Astana | 23 | +17 | 45 |
| 4 | Okzhetpes | 24 | +5 | 42 |
| 5 | Aktobe | 24 | +6 | 38 |
| 6 | Yelimay Semey | 23 | -1 | 32 |
| 7 | FK Tobol Kostanay | 24 | -3 | 31 |
| 8 | Ulytau | 24 | -5 | 31 |
| 9 | Zhenys | 23 | -3 | 29 |
Head-to-head
Full record →the last 6 meetings are split 2-2 with 2 drawn, averaging 3.2 goals a game, both teams scored in 67% of them.
- 2026-08-31Yelimay Semey 0-2 Kairat Almaty
- 2026-04-26Kairat Almaty 2-2 Yelimay Semey
- 2025-08-16Kairat Almaty 2-3 Yelimay Semey
- 2025-05-18Yelimay Semey 1-0 Kairat Almaty
- 2024-08-03Kairat Almaty 4-1 Yelimay Semey
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Published August 29, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.