Good pick · fair odds 1.51 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultTaraz to win ✓48% · @2.11
Double chanceEither team to win ✓81% · @1.16
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.44
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓82% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.83
Ekibastuz vs Taraz: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Ekibastuz welcome Taraz for a 1. Division fixture on Thursday 22 October (10:00 WAT). In the table, Ekibastuz are 11th, lower half, on 27 points after 26 matches; Taraz are 6th (upper half) with 37.
Current form
Ekibastuz, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Sport Academy Kairat, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 3.7 conceded per game.
Taraz, last 5: WDDDL Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Kaspij Aktau 2, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Momentum favours Taraz, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.2 for Ekibastuz.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Apr 2026) it ended Taraz 3–0 Ekibastuz.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ekibastuz 1.4 xG, Taraz 1.8 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 62% for three or more goals, 66% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ekibastuz 32%, draw 19%, Taraz 48%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.44.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ekibastuz 1–1 Taraz. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ekibastuz32%fair 3.11 · @2.68
Draw19%fair 5.14 · @3.80
Taraz48%fair 2.07 · @2.11
3.16Expected goals
1.39Ekibastuz xG
1.77Taraz xG
66%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–29%
0–17%
2–17%
0–27%
2–26%
From our goals model: Ekibastuz 1.4 – 1.8 Taraz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Ekibastuz vs Taraz?
On our numbers Ekibastuz have a 32% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Taraz 48%.
How many goals will there be in Ekibastuz vs Taraz?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ekibastuz vs Taraz?
Our predicted score is Ekibastuz 1–1 Taraz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Ekibastuz vs Taraz?
Ekibastuz vs Taraz (1. Division) kicks off on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time).
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.