On Saturday 18 July the Premier League brings Zhenys against Ulytau at Astana Arena. Kick-off: 14:00 WAT. In the table, Zhenys are 8th, upper half, on 36 points after 30 matches; Ulytau are 9th (lower half) with 35. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Zhenys, last 5: WLDDL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Irtysh, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Ulytau, last 5: WLLDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kaisar, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Jun 2026) it ended Ulytau 2–1 Zhenys.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zhenys 1.5 xG, Ulytau 0.8 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zhenys 54%, draw 26%, Ulytau 20%.
Lower-risk option: Zhenys or draw (80%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zhenys 1–0 Ulytau. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zhenys54%fair 1.85 · @1.80
Draw26%fair 3.86 · @3.25
Ulytau20%fair 4.99 · @4.10
2.29Expected goals
1.45Zhenys xG
0.84Ulytau xG
52%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
1–112%
2–011%
0–010%
2–19%
0–18%
From our goals model: Zhenys 1.5 – 0.8 Ulytau expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Zhenys vs Ulytau?
On our numbers Zhenys have a 54% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Ulytau 20%.
How many goals will there be in Zhenys vs Ulytau?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zhenys vs Ulytau?
Our predicted score is Zhenys 1–0 Ulytau, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Zhenys vs Ulytau?
Zhenys vs Ulytau (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 18 July 2026 at 14:00 (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.
