Belgium have won each of their last five meetings with Kazakhstan, scoring 17 goals and conceding only one.
Kazakhstan vs Belgium preview
More than 2,800 miles east of Brussels, will Belgium secure World Cup qualification? Rudi Garcia's side were always favourites to top Group J, but they have not had it all their own way. The Red Devils have twice been held to draws by North Macedonia, including an ignominious goalless stalemate in Ghent last month. Nevertheless, three days later, Belgium claimed a crucial victory over Wales, fighting back from a goal down to prevail 4-2 in Cardiff; Kevin De Bruyne converting two spot-kicks while Thomas Meunier and Leandro Trossard were also on target.
Thus, Belgium are one point clear at the top but, considering second-placed North Macedonia only have one game remaining, a victory here would cement first place. The Red Devils have featured at nine of the last 11 World Cups, including each of the last three, and their talent ensures they will be a team to watch in North America, assuming they get the job done at Astana Arena or on Tuesday.
Kazakhstan meantime have never qualified for a major tournament, but are a team that is improving. The Hawks have picked up seven points from their seven matches in this group to date, beating minnows Liechtenstein home and away, before holding North Macedonia to a 1-1 draw in Skopje last time out, with Dinmukhamed Karaman breaking the deadlock. Nevertheless, a 6-0 drubbing suffered in Brussels in September does underline their limitations.
On home soil though, Talğat Baysufinov's team have lost only six of their last 14 competitive fixtures, memorably beating Denmark 3-2 during Euros qualifying, so can Kazakhstan delay Belgium's qualification party at Astana Arena on Saturday?
Kazakhstan vs Belgium head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 7.
- Kazakhstan Wins: Zero. Draws: 2. Belgium Wins: 5.
Kazakhstan team news
Talğat Baysufinov is without key defensive midfielder İslambek Kuat and star attacker Bakhtiyar Zaynutdinov, both due to suspension, but Maksim Samorodov can return following a ban of his own.
Mukhammedzhan Seysen will win only his second cap in goal, while captain Nūraly Älıp of Zenit Saint Petersburg and the aforementioned Samorodov of Akhmat Grozny are the only squad members plying their trade outside of Kazakhstan, both in Russia's top-flight.
Kazakhstan predicted lineup vs Belgium: (5-4-1): Seysen; Kairov, Älıp, Malyi, Tapalov; Vorogovsky; Orazov, Zhukov, Chesnokov, Samorodov; Ömırtayev.
Kazakhstan player to watch vs Belgium
Due to a lack of other options, Oralkhan Ömırtayev could be leading the Kazakh attack, seking his first international goal since February 2019.
Belgium team news
Belgium make the long journey east without Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, who have 346 caps between them, while Roméo Lavia and Malick Fofana also miss out.
Matz Sels is likely to deputise for Courtois in goal, albeit Senne Lammens' impressive form for Manchester United could earn him a first-ever senior cap this week.
Rangers' Nicolas Raskin is likely to keep his place in midfield alongside captain Youri Tielemans, while Jérémy Doku will be looking to show the scintillating for he did for Manchester City last weekend.
With Thomas Meunier suspended, Timothy Castagne will come in at right-back.
Belgium predicted lineup vs Kazakhstan: (4-3-3): Sels; Castagne, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Raskin, Tielemans; Doku, Trossard, De Ketelaere.
Belgium player to watch vs Kazakhstan
Leandro Trossard's clincher in Cardiff was his 11th international goal, but first for almost exactly a year, so will he fire the Red Devils to victory in Astana?
Kazakhstan vs Belgium prediction
Especially considering two of Kazakhstan's best players are suspended, we cannot see any other outcome than a routine Belgium win, thereby booking their World Cup spot: Kazakhstan 0-3 Belgium.
Kazakhstan vs Belgium FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Kazakhstan vs Belgium in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Kazakhstan vs Belgium in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Fox Sports 1 & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Kazakhstan vs Belgium in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Kazakhstan vs Belgium in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Kazakhstan vs Belgium in World Cup qualification?
Kazakhstan vs Belgium takes place on Saturday 15 November 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).