Will Astana Break a Nine-Game Losing Streak?
Astana FC Current Form
After going undefeated in May, the club has lost nine straight matches in the Kazakhstan Premier League, falling to 10th in the standings.
Throughout their losing skid, Astana has been outscored 18-4, including multiple blowouts. Their last victory came on May 28 against Atyrau.
Opponent Form
Aktobe, meanwhile, is unbeaten in their last three matches, including two victories. They are currently fourth in the standings, just three points behind Astana.
Aktobe has a solid home record this season, winning four of their seven matches at the Central Stadium.
Head-to-Head Record
Astana has won four of the last five meetings between the two sides, including a 2-1 victory in Aktobe last season.
However, Aktobe did win the most recent encounter, a 2-0 victory in Astana in March of this year.
Injury News
Astana will be without several key players for this match, including midfielder Marin Tomasov and forward Pedro Henrique.
Aktobe, on the other hand, has a relatively clean bill of health.
Prediction
This is a tough match to predict, given Astana's poor form and Aktobe's home advantage.
However, Aktobe is the slight favorite to win, based on their recent form and home record.
A draw would not be a surprise, given Astana's recent struggles.