Moldova
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Moldova vs Kazakhstan Predictions, Picks & Odds – 13/11/2026
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Moldova's home record under Lilian Popescu paints a grim picture. The head coach, appointed in September 2025, has overseen eight consecutive home fixtures without a win, conceding in every single match during his tenure. Their sole bright spot in Group C3 was a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan in the reverse fixture back in October, but replicating that result on home soil feels a tall order given their recent domestic struggles.
Kazakhstan arrive in desperate need of three points. Rooted to the bottom of Group C3 with just two points, John van 't Schip's side must win to keep any realistic hopes of a second-place finish alive. They remain winless across their last eleven Nations League outings, a run stretching back years. The returns of Dastan Satpaev and Islam Chesnokov offer fresh options, though van 't Schip knows his own future hinges on results here.
Moldova's dire home form is the cornerstone of this selection. Popescu has overseen eight consecutive home fixtures without a win, conceding in every single match during his tenure. A goals-conceded average of 2.0 per match in this Nations League campaign suggests defensive frailties that Kazakhstan can exploit, making the draw or away double chance the logical play at 2.75.
Kazakhstan arrive desperate for points, sitting bottom of Group C3 on just two. John van 't Schip welcomes back Dastan Satpaev and Islam Chesnokov, bolstering a squad that needs a result to keep slim promotion play-off hopes alive. That urgency, combined with Moldova's inability to keep clean sheets at home, tilts the balance.
The under 2.5 goals market at 1.55 also warrants consideration, given Kazakhstan's own struggles in front of goal across their winless run. However, the primary value lies in backing the visitors or a stalemate. Moldova managed a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture, yet replicating that on home soil, where Popescu's record is so poor, looks a tall order.
Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Moldova vs Kazakhstan
- Moldova winless in eight straight home matches
- Kazakhstan unbeaten in two recent fixtures
- Popescu yet to keep a single clean sheet
Form & Statistics: Moldova vs Kazakhstan
Moldova
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Kazakhstan
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Lineups: Moldova vs Kazakhstan
Moldova
Starters
- 1 Dumitru Celeadnic
- 2 Oleg Reabciuk
- 3 Vladyslav Baboglo
- 4 Iurie Iovu
- 5 Mihail Gherasimencov
- 6 Ioan-Călin Revenco
- 7 Vadim Rață
- 8 Vladimir Fratea
- 9 Sergiu Perciun
- 10 Nicky Clescenco
- 11 Petru Popescu
Bench
- Victor Stînă
- Dros
- Dumbravanu
- Andrey Kozhukhar
- Emil Timbour
- Danila Forov
- Stefan Negru
- Denis Merendici
- Ovidu David
- Victor Bogachuk
- Seraphim Kjokari
- Stefan Bodistianu
- Vladimir Fratia
- Alexandru Betivu
Kazakhstan
Starters
- 1 Aleksandr Zarutskiy
- 2 Yan Vorogovskiy
- 3 Nuraly Alip
- 4 Temirlan Erlanov
- 5 Alexandr Mrynskiy
- 6 Islambek Kuat
- 7 Dinmukhammed Karaman
- 8 Bauyrzhan Islamkhan
- 9 Ramazan Karimov
- 10 Galymzhan Kenzhebek
- 11 Maksim Samorodov
Bench
- Stas Pokatilov
- Bekhan Shaizada
- Alibek Kassym
- Adilbek Zhumakhanov
- Vladislav Vasiliev
- Nauryzbek Zhagorov
- Ramazan Orazov
- Almas Tolyubay
- Aybol Abiken
- Yerkin Tapalov
- Zhasulan Amir
- Islam Chesnokov
- Ismail Bekbolat
- Azamat Tuyakbayev
Absent
- Dastan Satpaev (Injury)
- Sergey Malyy (Red card suspension)
Medium confidence
Moldova set up in a compact 5-3-2, looking to frustrate visitors through defensive solidity and quick transitions, while Kazakhstan arrive with a more expansive 4-3-3. The contrast in shape sets up an interesting tactical battle, with Bauyrzhan Islamkhan likely to be the creative fulcrum for the away side.
Both lineups carry probable status, drawn from the same pair of sources, so confidence levels are broadly comparable. Moldova's wing-backs will be central to their defensive organisation, and Sergiu Perciun carries much of the creative burden in midfield for the hosts.
How to Watch Moldova vs Kazakhstan Match?
What time is Moldova vs Kazakhstan?
Moldova welcome Kazakhstan on 13 November 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:00 GMT.
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