Yelimay Semey vs FC Astana: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Yelimay Semey prepare to host Astana on April 16, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this KAZAKHSTAN: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Yelimay Semey, currently 3rd in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Astana, sitting 5th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Yelimay Semey and Astana have favored Astana, ending in a 3-3 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Tobol, Yelimay Semey recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Stojkovic, Belancic, Zhumakhanov, Gabriel, Bakhtiyarov, Orazov, Tyulyubay, Ilic, Ashirbek, Sviridov, Placca. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Astana's last outing came against Kairat, where they secured a 0-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Seysen, Shomko, Vorogovskiy, Kasym, Bartolec, Karaman, Basic, Abrayev, Islamkhan, Tomasov, Basmanov. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Yelimay Semey are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Yelimay Semey and Astana are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Yelimay Semey's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Astana's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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