| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 66:9 | +57 | 65 | |
| 2 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 69:13 | +56 | 60 | |
| 3 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 53:22 | +31 | 54 | |
| 4 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 36:30 | +6 | 43 | |
| 5 | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 49:50 | -1 | 36 | |
| 6 | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 36:33 | +3 | 34 | |
| 7 | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 23:31 | -8 | 32 | |
| 8 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 33:45 | -12 | 30 | |
| 9 | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 32:46 | -14 | 29 | |
| 10 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 35:46 | -11 | 28 | |
| 11 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 32:56 | -24 | 27 | |
| 12 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 43:75 | -32 | 24 | |
| 13 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 48:62 | -14 | 20 | |
| 14 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 20:57 | -37 | 12 |
The Ekibastuz FK vs Taraz prediction for October 22, 2026, in Kazakhstan's 1st Division points to an away win. Based on recent form and head-to-head record, Taraz has a 55% chance of winning, while Ekibastuz FK has just a 20% chance, with a 25% probability of a draw.
Ekibastuz FK come into this match in poor shape. Their last five results read L, D, L, L, L. They suffered a 2-0 defeat at Kairat Zhastar, a 1-1 home draw with Khan Tengry, a heavy 7-1 loss at Astana 2, a 5-1 home loss to FC Tobol Kostanay 2, and a 3-1 defeat at FC Arys. Defensively, they have conceded 18 goals in those five outings.
Taraz, on the other hand, are unbeaten in their last five matches with a record of W, W, D, D, D. They won 2-0 at Talas Karatau FC, thrashed Kaspiy Aktau 2 5-0 at home, drew 1-1 with Kairat Zhastar, played out a 0-0 draw with Kaisar Kyzylorda Reserve, and drew 0-0 at Shakhter Karaganda. The visitors have kept three clean sheets in that run.
These sides have met 16 times previously. Taraz dominate the head-to-head with 8 wins, while Ekibastuz FK have won just once, and 7 matches ended in draws. The most recent encounters underline that pattern: Taraz won 3-0 at home in April 2026 and 1-0 in September 2025, while Ekibastuz FK's sole victory was a 4-1 home win in June 2025. Taraz have won two of the last three meetings.
In the 1st Division standings, Taraz sit 6th with 34 points from 25 games (9 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses), scoring 36 and conceding 33. Ekibastuz FK are 11th with 27 points (7 wins, 6 draws, 12 losses), with a goal difference of -24 (32 scored, 56 conceded). The seven-point gap and superior goal difference highlight Taraz's stronger campaign.
After analyzing all available data, the win probabilities are: Taraz 55%, Draw 25%, Ekibastuz FK 20%. Taraz's clear head-to-head advantage (8 wins to 1), their current unbeaten streak, and higher league position make them the favorites. Ekibastuz FK's home form has been poorโthey have collected only 14 points from 12 home gamesโwhile Taraz have managed just 2 away wins all season, which slightly increases the chance of a draw. Nevertheless, the most likely outcome is an away victory.
Bookmakers' odds are not currently available for this fixture. However, based on the statistical analysis, Taraz is the predicted winner. For betting tips, backing Taraz to win looks the safest option. A low-scoring away win, such as 1-0 or 2-0, is a plausible scoreline given Taraz's recent defensive solidity and Ekibastuz FK's struggles in front of goal.