Kazakhstan vs Moldova preview
Kazakhstan host Moldova on October 2, 2026, at the Astana Arena in a UEFA Nations League Group C3 fixture scheduled for 14:00 UTC. Both nations enter this third round of group matches seeking their first victory of the campaign, as each side currently sits on one point from their opening two fixtures.
Kazakhstan, managed by John van 't Schip, began their campaign with a 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands, where Temirlan Erlanov scored the equalizing goal. The team subsequently suffered a 2-1 defeat to Slovakia, despite Ramazan Karimov leveling the score at half-time before David Hancko secured a late winner for the opposition. Moldova, under the leadership of Lilian Popescu, also recorded a 1-1 draw against the Faroe Islands, with Sergiu Perciun providing the second-half goal to rescue a point. This followed a 2-0 loss to Slovakia on September 26. The two nations have met seven times previously, with their all-time record split at three wins apiece and one draw. Five of those historical encounters produced fewer than 2.5 goals.