2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Kazakhstan vs Finland Live Stream, Preview and Prediction

In a tightly contested Group D sees Kazakhstan take on Finland on Tuesday 12th October at the Astana Arena. Only two points separate the two nations as Kazakhstan sit in fifth place with 3 points from six games, while Finland are 4th with 5 points from five games played.

Kazakhstan vs Finland: Preview

Kazakhstan were beaten 2-0 in their last game against Bosnia and their hopes of making it to the playoffs spot for 2022 World Cup in Qatar took a huge hit. A brace from Smail Prevljak was enough to earn his side a comprehensive victory. Kazakhstan were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Finland when these two sides met last time with Joel Pohjanpalo scored the winner on the hour mark. Talgat Baysufinov’s men now have to win their next two games against Finland and France respectively to have any chance of making it to the playoffs.

The visitors, Finland were narrowly beaten by Ukraine 2-1 in their last game as Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk scored in the first half to make sure to seal three points for their side. Finland however have a game in hand compared to their opponents Kazakhstan and that may well be a huge advantage in making it to the playoffs spot. Finland find themselves just 3 points off second place Ukraine who are in 8 points and Markku Kanerva’s side will surely make a late rally and give their everything to have any chance of making it to the playoffs. They can go level on points with Ukraine with a win against Kazakhstan on Tuesday.

Kazakhstan vs Finland: Venue

Kazakhstan will welcome Finland at the Astana Arena in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is the home ground of FC Astana and FC Bayterek. It has a total capacity of 30,244 seats with a retractable roof.

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Kazakhstan vs Finland: Prediction

Both sides are coming off narrow losses in their last games against Bosnia and Ukraine respectively. Finland however have a game in hand and a win on Tuesday will boost their chances of making it to the playoffs. Kazakhstan on the other hand have all to play for in the last two group games. However we still predict a win for the away side Finland in this game.

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