Bitesize Prediction: Kazakhstan vs Belarus – 22/09/22

Competition: Nations League

Market: Kazakhstan win

Odds: 5/4 @ 888sport

Hoping to lay down another Nations League marker on Thursday afternoon, Kazakhstan will welcome Belarus to the Astana Arena.

Starting with the hosts, last seen back in June putting in another impressive display at the Astana Arena, Kazakhstan should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Eventually picking up an eye-catching 2-1 victory at home against Slovakia, Magomed Adiyev’s men should be smelling the chance to lay down another marker on Thursday afternoon. Marking their return to action sat in pole position to clinch a maiden League B adventure, the Hawks have also gained plenty of plaudits from across Europe. Mustering 10 points from their opening four appearances, the Yellows have also lost just one of their last seven matchups across all formats, a run that stems all the way back to November 2021. Likewise, on a run that is also highlighted by a 2-0 win against Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan have won three of their previous four showdowns on home soil.

As for the visitors, while Kazakhstan might find themselves enjoying an extended purple patch, the same cannot be said for a downbeat Belarus squad. Last seen on June 13th getting hit with a routine 2-0 defeat away at Azerbaijan, Georgy Kondratyev’s men are yet to pick up a single victory from any of their first four National League showdowns. Likewise, opening their adventure with a deserved 1-0 loss at home against Slovakia, the White Wings have also continued to show a string of glaring issues on the road. In fact, on a run that is highlighted by an 8-0 drumming away at European giants Belgium last year, Belarus have lost seven of their last eight contests on foreign soil. Given the huge recent gulf in class between Wednesday’s opponents, we’re backing a home victory here.

Bet: Kazakhstan 5/4 to beat Belarus in Thursday’s Nations League showdown @ 888sport