Kazakhstan vs Wales 4 Sep 2025

Watch the football match Live between a team Kazakhstan vs Wales After the live, watch the replay of the match and highlights In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers .
This match is played on date 4 Sep 2025
This match takes place in Astana Arena (Astana) – In championship competitions World Cup Qualifiers by Season 2025/2026
Match Summary Table
FEATURE | DETAILS |
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Fixture | Kazakhstan vs Wales |
Competition | UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers – Group Stage |
Date | Thursday, September 4, 2025 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 BST (20:00 local time) |
Venue | Astana Arena, Astana (Kazakhstan) |
Broadcast | Qazsport (KAZ), S4C (WAL), Viaplay Sports (UK) |
Last Meeting | Wales 2–0 Kazakhstan (March 27, 2025) |
Head-to-Head | Wales: 3 wins, Kazakhstan: 0 wins, Draws: 0 |
🔎 Overview
The Astana Arena welcomes a crucial Group Stage encounter as Kazakhstan host Wales in World Cup qualifying. Wales are looking to maintain momentum and strengthen their push for a qualification spot, while Kazakhstan aim to spring a surprise at home and keep their campaign alive.
Wales will be favorites on paper thanks to their superior squad depth, but Kazakhstan have proven difficult to beat in Astana, using discipline, compactness, and their artificial turf advantage.
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan – Organized and Ambitious
Kazakhstan continue to grow as a competitive side in Europe, particularly at home, where they often frustrate stronger opponents. Their physicality and disciplined approach make them dangerous on the break.
Key Players to Watch:
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Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov – Midfield leader, capable of scoring and dictating tempo.
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Abzal Beysebekov – Reliable defender, crucial for handling Wales’ pacey forwards.
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Igor Shatskiy – Shot-stopper, key in keeping Kazakhstan alive in tight games.
Tactics: Likely to line up in a 5-3-2, staying compact defensively, relying on long balls and set-pieces to test Wales.
🏴 Wales – Determined and Dynamic
Wales enter the game with confidence, blending youth and experience. They rely on pace from wide areas and a resilient defensive structure to secure results away from home.
Key Players to Watch:
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Aaron Ramsey – Veteran midfielder, orchestrating play with vision and control.
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Brennan Johnson – Rapid attacker, dangerous on the counter and in one-on-one situations.
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Ethan Ampadu – Defensive midfielder, vital for breaking up Kazakhstan’s counters.
Tactics: Wales are likely to use a 4-2-3-1, pressing high when possible and exploiting Kazakhstan’s defensive gaps with quick transitions down the flanks.
📊 Head-to-Head Stats
TOTAL MATCHES | 3
✅ Wales Wins | 3
🟰 Draws | 0
❌ Kazakhstan Wins | 0
⚽ Avg Goals per Match | 2.6
Wales have never lost to Kazakhstan, winning all meetings comfortably so far.
📉 Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)
TEAM | FORM |
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Kazakhstan | 🟥 🟨 🟥 🟩 🟥 |
Wales | 🟨 🟩 🟩 🟥 🟩 |
Kazakhstan have been inconsistent, struggling to build momentum, while Wales come into this fixture with solid form, bouncing back strongly after setbacks.
🎯 Prediction
Kazakhstan 1–2 Wales
Kazakhstan will fight hard and may trouble Wales with set-pieces or a counter-attack, but the visitors’ superior attacking options and balance in midfield should see them edge a tight contest in Astana.
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