Orda Basy – Zhenis: Preview and Forecast for the 29th Round of the 2026 Kazakh League

Orda Basy – Zhenis: Preview
We discuss the expectations for the Orda Basy vs Zhenis match in the context of the 29th round of the 2026 Kazakh League.
Possibly a "golden" match for Orda Basy. If the Shymkent residents defeat Zhenis, they will become champions early.
Key moments
Orda Basy 1. The victory will bring the trophy
Last Saturday, Orda Basy secured an important away win against Aktobe: at the half‑hour mark the score was 0:1, but they responded with three decisive goals. That match was meant to show whether they are ready for triumph in Shymkent. Orda could afford a mistake, yet still achieved the maximum result: they have won their fourth consecutive match.
Orda Basy remains top of the table with a four‑point advantage and only two rounds left until the season ends. The scenarios are simple: three points in the match against Zhenis would secure the title early. In case of a slip, they would have to postpone the celebration and follow Kairat’s Sunday game, which also faces Aktobe. A week later, Orda travels to Irtysh – likely maintaining motivation for the survival fight.
2. Antich will return to the squad
The starting full‑back was suspended in the last match against Aktobe, and then the striker Jasulan Amir appeared on the left wing. Now Antich has served his ban, so the flank must be covered by him.
In general, there can be specific substitutions in other positions. For example, last Saturday Andrey Martin included defender Ghi‑Marcelen Kilamu and midfielder Miha Kapacinu in the starting XI, although they had previously lost their place in the squad.
3. Orda Basy has not lost at home
The last home defeat was over a year ago, in August 2025 (2:3 against Tobol). In the current season, Orda Basy has 15 wins in 17 matches across all competitions. And both rare losses occurred in the first half of spring. After the draw in April with Atyrau, the team had already won 14 consecutive matches, eight of which were unbeaten.
If we consider only the league, since the start of the year they have accumulated 38 points out of 42 possible – the best result alongside Astana. Orda Basy rarely dominates opponents, averaging two goals per game (3rd place). Additionally, they lead with the fewest goals conceded (8).
Zhenis 1. Zhenis no longer has league motivation
At the end of summer, the team won its first three matches under Vladimir Slishkovich, but the excitement after the coaching change faded – in autumn Zhenis suffered five defeats in six games. Although the schedule is important: four opponents are in the top seven, and all matches against the top teams were away.
A slip could be considered the home defeat against Atyrau two weeks ago (1:2). Here, league motivation was affected – while the "oilmen" fight for survival, Zhenis remains calmly in the middle of the table. Despite this, the club has just said goodbye to Slishkovich – two and a half months after his appointment and a week and a half before the season ends. The interim manager of Zhenis is Anton Chichulin, who was part of the Bosnian coaching staff.
2. The central combination could be renewed
One of Zhenis’s standout players, Islambek Kut, was not called up for the last match against Tobol. It seems the midfielder had a conflict with the coach, as alongside the news of Slishkovich’s departure, the club reported that Kut returns to training.
Another midfielder, Gián Martins, served his suspension for accumulated yellow cards. The Brazilian was not always in the squad under Slishkovich, but now he can also play from the start.
3. Zhenis – one of the worst away teams in the league
In the 14 league away matches, they only earned nine points – just below Tobol (8). Zhenis won only two matches, and they beat Irtysh and Jetisu, the lowest teams in the table. It is notable that the Astanis lost to all teams above the tenth place.
Before traveling to Shymkent, Zhenis has five consecutive defeats. Four times they collapsed in defense and conceded at least three goals – fewer than only Aktobe (0:1). Regarding the total number of goals conceded since the start of the season (26), it is worse than only Jetisu (31).
Approximate lineups 3-4-3 3-4-2 11 Shayzada 55 Amanovich 25 Maly 3 Kilama 5 Antich 16 Kepetsane 44 Kait 22 Anstov 19 Natel 28 Jonsen 9 Everton 41 Plotnikov 5 Tevzade 63 Saravanja 13 Turysbay 19 Adilio 7 Kut 88 Martins 3 Kpozo 10 Imnadze 11 Filipovich 93 Santana
Betting predictions
In four of the last five encounters between Orda Basy and Zhenis, both teams scored. OZ – yes at 1.81.
Zhenis did not lose more than one goal in three of the last four matches against Orda Basy. F2 (+1.5) at 2.00.
Forecast
Orda Basy vs Zhenis 24.10.2026 17:00
Orda Basy is on the verge of becoming champion. The trophy could have been secured last weekend, but Kairat avoided a slip and did not widen the gap. Now there is no need to watch the competitor – just beat Zhenis at home. A week ago, Orda passed a serious test – they achieved the maximum as visitors in Aktobe, even though at the half‑hour mark they were 0:1. The fourth consecutive win showed that the Shymkent residents have no trouble with nerves. Only the final step remains.
Zhenis no longer needs anything. The team does not leave the middle of the table, and we also see bleak results – five defeats in six autumn games. In addition to motivation, the difficult schedule is noteworthy. And despite everything, two rounds before the end the club says goodbye again to the coach – Slishkovich was replaced by his assistant Chichulin. Zhenis plays very poorly in away stadiums, so it is now unlikely that they will ruin Orda Basy’s celebration.
Forecast: 3-1

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