The Kazakhstan Premier League is heating up, and the upcoming match on 12.07.2026 between Yelimay Semey and Atyrau is no exception. As these two closely matched teams face off, our experts have compiled all you need to know about their recent games and player conditions. Check our predictions and consider betting on what promises to be a thrilling game!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Okzhetpes | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 21/21 | 27 |
| 4 | Yelimay Semey | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 24/19 | 26 |
| 5 | FC Astana | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 22/17 | 26 |
| 7 | Ulytau | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13/15 | 23 |
| 8 | Atyrau | 16 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 12/13 | 18 |
| 9 | Zhetysu | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 21/24 | 18 |
Key Player Statistics: Yelimay Semey vs Atyrau
Yelimay Semey vs Atyrau Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Atyrau | 21.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Atyrau | 26.10.2025 | 3-2 |
| Premier League | Atyrau | Yelimay Semey | 01.03.2025 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Atyrau | Yelimay Semey | 26.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Atyrau | 02.03.2024 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Kyzyl-Zhar | Yelimay Semey | 04.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Kyzyl-Zhar | 27.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Atyrau | 21.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Ordabasy | 14.06.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premier League | Kaisar | Yelimay Semey | 28.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Zhenys | 23.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Irtysh | Yelimay Semey | 16.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Kaspiy | 09.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Ulytau | Yelimay Semey | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Cup | Aktobe | Yelimay Semey | 30.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Atyrau | Kaspiy | 05.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Kaspiy | Atyrau | 27.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premier League | Yelimay Semey | Atyrau | 21.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Premier League | Kairat Almaty | Atyrau | 13.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Atyrau | FK Tobol Kostanay | 28.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Zhetysu | Atyrau | 23.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Aktobe | Atyrau | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | Okzhetpes | Atyrau | 09.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premier League | Atyrau | Altay | 03.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| Cup | Atyrau | Zhetysu | 29.04.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Yelimay Semey VS Atyrau
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Yelimay Semey vs Atyrau
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Yelimay Semey vs Atyrau
htmlFour points. That's all that separates fourth-placed Yelimay Semey from a genuine top-three push in the Kazakhstan Premier League. Every home game now feels like a statement. And this one, against Atyrau, carries a little extra heat.
These two sides know each other well. In their last five meetings, four games have produced a winner — and three of those produced goals from both teams. That matters when you're thinking about where the value lies tonight.
Yelimay Semey sit fourth with 26 points from 16 games. They've scored 24 goals this season, the most dangerous attacking output of the two sides by some distance. Atyrau, by contrast, have managed just 12 goals — the lowest attacking return among the teams in their vicinity of the table. They're eighth, on 18 points, and simply haven't been clinical enough in front of goal all season.
Here's what you need to watch for — and what most casual observers will miss. Atyrau have drawn six of their last ten league games. Six. They're not losing matches, but they're absolutely not winning them either. They grind, they frustrate, they sit deep and absorb pressure. Their entire tactical identity this season has been built around not conceding rather than scoring.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Atyrau are a quality away side. They won at Semey in June — 2-1 — but that was only their second away league win all year. Home or away, they struggle to create. Their goalkeeper has been their best player more often than their strikers.
Yelimay Semey, meanwhile, have wingers and forwards with genuine pace and technique. F. Mulić and E. Placca lead the scoring charts with three goals each — but that understates their influence in creating chances. With Atyrau likely to defend narrow and deep, those wide areas become crucial. If Semey can get the ball wide and early, they'll find gaps.
The bookmakers make Atyrau slight favourites at 2.37, with Semey at 2.87. I'd challenge that pricing. At home, with a better squad and more attacking momentum, Semey offer genuine value. The draw at 3.42 is also interesting given Atyrau's love affair with 1-1s and 0-0s this season — but I think the hosts will be too sharp for that.
My bold call: Yelimay Semey win 2-1, with the first goal arriving before the half-hour mark as the home side push the tempo early. Watch for a booking in midfield — Atyrau's disciplinary record, with multiple players already sitting on three or four yellow cards, suggests someone could see an early caution trying to slow Semey's transitions.
Backing Semey on the match result and both teams to score feels like the smart play here. The history between these clubs practically demands it.
This is a match that has goals written all over it. Pull up a chair. It's going to be entertaining.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Velkovich | Kazakhstan | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| I. Mashukov | Russia | 31 | Attacker | 188 | 78 |
| I. Lapshin | Kazakhstan | 20 | Attacker | 178 cm | 65 kg |
| Enzo | Brazil | 23 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| D. Kolodin | Russia | 44 | Defender | 185 cm | 87 kg |
| R. Orazov | Kazakhstan | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 74 |
| G. Kenzhebek | Kazakhstan | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Bakhtiyarov | Kazakhstan | 28 | Midfielder | 172 | 64 |
| N. Nuradilov | n/a | n/a | n/a | ||
| A. Nazymkhanov | Kazakhstan | 24 | Midfielder | 184 | 65 |
| S. Muzhikov | Kazakhstan | 37 | Midfielder | 168 | 65 |
| I. Sviridov | Kazakhstan | 24 | Attacker | 184 | 78 |
| E. Florescu | Romania | 29 | Attacker | 183 | n/a |
| R. Murtazayev | Kazakhstan | 32 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| E. Placca | Togo | 31 | Attacker | 187 | n/a |
| A. Tiuliubay | Kazakhstan | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 69 |
| N. Korzun | Belarus | 31 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| Maicom | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Z. Pairuz | Kazakhstan | 26 | Midfielder | 185 | 70 |
| A. Baygaliev | Kazakhstan | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurseit Berdesh | Kazakhstan | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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