FC Astana vs Ulytau: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Astana welcome Ulytau to Astana Arena for a Premier League fixture on Friday 22 May (13:00 WAT). In the table, FC Astana are 3rd, among the top four, on 54 points after 30 matches; Ulytau are 9th (lower half) with 35. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
FC Astana, last 5: LWLWD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to FK Tobol Kostanay, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Ulytau, last 5: DWDLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Kairat Almaty, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Astana 1.7 xG, Ulytau 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Astana 60%, draw 23%, Ulytau 16%.
Lower-risk option: FC Astana or draw (84%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (71%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Astana 1–0 Ulytau. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Astana60%fair 1.66 · @1.60
Draw23%fair 4.29 · @3.75
Ulytau16%fair 6.09 · @4.75
2.49Expected goals
1.73FC Astana xG
0.76Ulytau xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: FC Astana 1.7 – 0.8 Ulytau expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
FC Astana to win✓
60%
1.66
1.60
Double chance
FC Astana or draw✓
84%
1.20
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
56%
1.77
1.67
Draw no bet
FC Astana (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
FC Astana -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
FC Astana to score first✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
FC Astana ahead at half-time✓
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT FC Astana / FT FC Astana✓
38%
2.66
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.60
–
Recent results
FC Astana – last 6
LWLWDW
29 Apr
vs FK Tobol Kostanay
1–2
L
8 Apr
@ BKS
2–1
W
5 Apr
@ Kairat Almaty
0–4
L
20 Mar
vs FK Tobol Kostanay
2–0
W
16 Mar
@ Kaisar
0–0
D
8 Mar
vs Zhetysu
4–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Ulytau – last 6
DWDLWW
10 May
vs Kairat Almaty
1–1
D
3 May
vs Yelimay Semey
1–0
W
30 Apr
@ Altay
2–2
D
26 Apr
@ Zhetysu
0–2
L
19 Apr
vs FK Tobol Kostanay
2–1
W
12 Apr
@ Altay
2–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Astana and Ulytau.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win FC Astana vs Ulytau?
On our numbers FC Astana have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Ulytau 16%.
How many goals will there be in FC Astana vs Ulytau?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Astana vs Ulytau?
Our predicted score is FC Astana 1–0 Ulytau, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is FC Astana vs Ulytau?
FC Astana vs Ulytau (Premier League) kicks off on Friday 22 May 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Astana Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
