Betting Tip
The only goal in the first meeting was scored by Ramazan Karimov in the 69th minute, with the assist provided by Marin Tomasov — FC Astana's leading scorer in this season's Kazakhstan Premier League. Statistically, the home side's advantage in that match was not especially clear (possession was 54% to 46% in FC Dinamo City's favour), but the Kazakh side looked more dangerous in terms of shots on target (5:3), which ultimately produced a deserved victory.
FC Astana's squad deserves particular attention: Bosnian midfielder Ivan Basic has returned to the club after playing for his national team at the 2026 World Cup this summer. His partnership with new signing Alexander Merkel gives the midfield real solidity. It should not be forgotten that FC Astana are in their sixth consecutive season in the UEFA Conference League and have substantial experience at this level — 31 matches. The Albanian club, meanwhile, are only making their debut in the tournament, and it will be difficult for them to cope with the nerves.
Given their advantage from the first game, the winning boost after the dramatic finish against FC Aktobe (3:2) and the clearly improved quality of the squad, FC Astana look clear favourites for the second leg.