Slovakia vs Kazakhstan – News and Probable Lineups

Eslováquia has the chance to establish a significant advantage in their Nations League C group when they face Cazaquistão at the Kosicka Futbalova Arena on Tuesday.

Currently leading with three points after a 2-0 victory over Moldávia on Saturday, they sit two points clear of second-placed Cazaquistão, who managed a 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands over the weekend.

Match overview

Eslováquia was the better team against Moldávia, especially by restricting their opponents to just a single shot on target.

This outcome marked the nation’s third win in four matches, and they have claimed victory in seven of their last ten contests, suffering only two defeats in that span.

Head coach Vladimir Weiss will likely be pleased with his squad’s attacking prowess, particularly as they have scored 11 goals in their last five outings.

Sokolici have experienced only one loss in their last 14 home games, during which they have secured 10 victories.

In their last ten matches at home, Eslováquia managed to keep a clean sheet in seven, although they conceded seven goals in their last five home fixtures.

Cazaquistão had the majority of the ball against the Faroe Islands but struggled to create significant scoring opportunities, managing just one shot from inside the area during open play.

While the point earned can be viewed positively given they were arguably second best during their match against the Faroe Islands, this draw left them with three matches without a win.

A loss on Tuesday would mark their second defeat in four matches and their first ever against Eslováquia, a team they have managed to defeat twice in the past.

Manager John van’t Schip cannot be blamed for his team’s poor away record since he has only coached one match, but it is concerning that the team remains winless in their last seven away games (W0, D3, L4).

The Hawks have failed to score more than once in any of those seven away games and have only conceded more than a single goal in two of them.

Team News

Eslováquia is expected to utilize the same defensive lineup that featured against Moldávia, meaning center-backs Milan Skriniar and Adam Obert should retain their places.

In the midfield, Stanislav Lobotka is likely to take up the role at the base of a three-man midfield, supported by Tomas Suslov and Ondrej Duda.

Forward David Strelec did not find the net in the last fixture, but he could pose a greater threat if wingers Lukas Haraslin and Adrian Kapralik consistently supply crosses into the box.

Cazaquistão may feature a defense including central defenders Temirlan Yerlanov and Nuraly Alip, positioned behind midfield holder Dinmukhamed Karaman.

Striker Artur Shushenachev is expected to be supported by wide attackers Zhasulan Amir and Galymzhan Kenzhebek.

Eslováquia probable starting XI:

Grief; Schranz, Skriniar, Obert, Hancko; Suslov, Lobotka, Duda; Kapralik, Strelec, Haraslin

Kazakhstan probable starting XI:

Pokatilov; Mrynskiy, Yerlanov, Alip, Vorogoxiy; Kuat, Karaman, Islamkhan; Amir, Shushenachev, Kenzhebek

Despite Cazaquistão’s defense often managing to keep clean sheets on the road, they have had difficulty scoring goals.

Eslováquia’s home form has been outstanding, and following their win against Moldávia, it would be no surprise if they secured another three points.