The UEFA Euro Qualifier match between Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland will take place at Astana Arena on Sunday at 6:30 pm IST.
Northern Ireland, looking to break a streak of four consecutive losses in Euro 2024 qualifying, will journey to the Astana Arena to face Kazakhstan on Sunday. In Group H, Northern Ireland is currently in fifth place and trails Kazakhstan, who occupy the fourth position, by a six-point margin. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is just one point away from the top two teams in the group.
Kazakhstan enters Sunday’s match following a 1-0 loss to Finland, with Finland now leading Group H by two points after winning four out of five matches. Nevertheless, Magomed Adiyev’s team remains in contention for automatic qualification. In their opening qualifier, the Hawks lost 2-1 to Slovenia but staged a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Denmark 3-2, with late goals from Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, Askhat Tagybergen, and Abat Aymbetov overturning Rasmus Hojlund’s first-half brace. They also secured a routine 3-0 win against San Marino and clinched a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the reverse fixture in June, with Aymbetov scoring the 88th-minute winner. With three wins in five qualifiers and eight goals scored, Kazakhstan stands a strong chance of making their first-ever European Championship appearance in Germany next summer. They also won their 2022-23 UEFA Nations League group, losing only one of six matches, showcasing their form against Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland faced a disappointing 4-2 loss to Slovenia, having only secured three points out of 15 in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. Despite dominating possession and taking 13 shots, they struggled in Ljubljana. Andraz Sporar from Panathinaikos scored twice, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko adding another before halftime. Jonny Evans, from Manchester United, scored an own goal but later found the net for Northern Ireland’s second goal. While they started their qualifying journey with a comfortable 2-0 win against San Marino, they have since endured four consecutive defeats, including 1-0 losses to Finland, Denmark, and Kazakhstan before the heavy defeat against Slovenia. In their last 12 matches across all competitions, Northern Ireland won only twice, with eight losses, failing to score in half of those games. Despite a decent Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, where they finished behind the Netherlands and Germany with four wins, two draws, and four losses, O’Neill’s team has struggled in Euro 2024 qualifying, already suffering four losses in just five games.
Kazakhstan probable starting lineup: Shatskiy, Bystrov, Marochkin, Alip, Skvortsov, Tagybergen, Darabayev, Vorogovskiy, Kuat, Zaybutdinov, Aymbetov
Northern Ireland probable starting lineup: Peacock-Farrell, Hume, Evans, McNair, Brown, Charles, McMenamin, Price, Saville, Kennedy, Charles
Kazakhstan
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Finland | 0-1 (L) |
| Northern Ireland | 1-0 (W) |
| San Maniro | 3-0 (W) |
| Denmark | 3-2 (W) |
| Slovenia | 1-2 (L) |
Northern Ireland
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 2-4 (D) |
| Kazakhstan | 0-1 (L) |
| Denmark | 0-1 (L) |
| Finland | 0-1 (L) |
| San Marino | 2-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan beat Northern Ireland | 1-0 |
The UEFA Euro Qualifier match between Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland will take place at Astana Arena on Sunday at 6:30 pm IST.
| Kazakhstan vs Northern Ireland | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 10 |
| Venue | Astana Arena |
| Kickoff time in Kazakhstan | 7:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in Northern Ireland | 2:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 6:30 pm (Sunday) |
Football fans in Kazakhstan can catch the live action via Qazsport while those in Northern Ireland can watch the match live via Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay UK.
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