Belarus and Kazakhstan meet at Stadyen Dynama, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Nations League (League C). In this game, the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Belarus :
After 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, the home team is currently in 3rd position, with 4 points won. In the last match, they tied (2‑2) away against Lithuania, after in the previous match, having won (1‑2) away with Kazakhstan. This is a team that curiously has been stronger as a visitor than in their home games, since in the last 30 games they have registered 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. In their last 6 home games Belarus has recorded 2 draws and 4 losses. Their defense has not been very strong, as they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 10 times and never managed to come back.
Belarus comes to this match after a 2×2 draw in the visit to Lithuania, thus adding the second consecutive match without losing in this League of Nations: Aleksandr Sachivko and Vitali Lisakovich scored the team’s goals. In this match against Kazakhstan, coach Mikhail Markhel must maintain his usual tactical system, 4-3-3, favoring maintenance of possession and organized attacks. Analyzing the team, it is possible to notice that Vitali Lisakovich will be the greatest threat to the rival: the Lokomotiv Moscow player is very strong when it comes to scoring. All players are available for this game.
Kazakhstan :
After 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, the visiting team is currently in 1st position, with 4 points won. In the last match, they tied (0‑0) at home against Albania, after in the previous match, having lost (1‑2) at home against Belarus. This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor, with 16 goals scored and 28 suffered; against 5 victories, 3 draws and 7 defeats in his stadium, with 20 goals scored and 20 suffered. In the last 7 away matches for all competitions, Kazakhstan won 2, drew 1 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very strong, since they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored with consistency, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they conceded the first goal 6 times and never got the comeback.
Kazakhstan comes to this game after a draw, at zero, in the reception to Albania, thus adding the second consecutive game without a win in this League of Nations C. Coach Michal Bilek must maintain his usual tactical design, however, he will opt for a more cautious strategy, as he faces a very competent team when he plays at home. On an individual level, we can highlight Abat Aymbetov, a very fast and strong player when it comes to scoring. For this game the visiting coach can count on all his players.
