- Kairat are the heavy favorites here, with 4 wins in their last 5 games and a 4-match winning streak.
- Kairat have been ruthless in their last 3 matches, winning 4-2, 3-1 and 5-0.
Sutjeska will be a solid opponent on Wednesday
Sutjeska are in good form across all competitions, but their 1-3 home defeat to FK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polje last week was a reality check for coach Milorad Pekovic. Sutjeska have won 3 of their last 5, beating FK Decic Tuzi 3-0, Mladost DG 0-1 (away) and losing to FK Jedinstvo. Pekovic has this Montenegrin team set up to be compact, pragmatic and patient in their defensive shape, using a low-block, quick vertical transitions to disrupt the opposition, rather than long spells on the ball. Marko Mrvaljevic is their main threat, with 3 of Sutjeska's 9 goals in their last 5 coming from his boot, so he will be the main counter threat.
Kairat Almaty vs FK Sutjeska Niksic preview
The Kazakh team come into this game in fine form, winning 6, drawing 3 and losing just once across their last 10 in all competitions. Rafael Urazbakhtin's team has been well-drilled in a structured 4-2-3-1 system, with a double-pivot, a solid base in possession and coordinated pressing. In their home games, Kairat have been clinical in recent weeks, posting 2 wins and 1 draw across their last 3.
Kairat Almaty are the clear favorites here, and the moneyline price of 1.31 is simply too short, so we need to find another way into this match. Our Kairat Almaty vs FK Sutjeska Niksic betting tips point toward a different market.
Kazakhs can keep it tight
We feel that the best play here is both teams to score - No at 1.56. The clash of styles in this match should suit Kairat Almaty, especially if they can stretch Sutjeska's central block and win second balls. Kairat Almaty vs FK Sutjeska Niksic prediction suggests a clean sheet home win is still the most likely result, with Sutjeska more likely to play on the counter than to engage in an exchange of blows. Kairat Almaty vs FK Sutjeska Niksic prediction also fits the idea that the hosts can control the game without much danger at the other end.
