FC Astana vs Brann Prediction & Betting Tips (29 August)

3 times in the last 4 seasons, FC Astana has had the spotlight stolen in favor of Kairat 2020, Tobol 2021 and Ordabassy 2023. The worst is yet to come, the 2024 financial year is a nightmare. With 18 points on the clock in 17 days, Astana occupies 10th place in the championship. In Europe, previously dominating against Milsami 1-1/1-0 in the 2nd round, and ahead of Cornivul 1-2/6-1 in the 3rd round, FC Astana logically lost the first leg at Brann 2-0 and will have to achieve a feat this evening to play Europe in the months to come. Opposite, Brann is a team from the Norwegian championship.

Without offense to Kazakhstan, the championship is a little tougher in Scandinavia. FC Brann is in regular contact with teams such as Molde or Bodoe/Glimt against whom it is capable of surpassing itself, like this 3rd place in the championship with around ten days to go. With goals from Felix Myhre 12' min, 1-0 and Bard Finne 70', 2-0, Brann won the first leg at home against Astana, no championship for the Norwegian club last weekend. 

In the first leg, Marochkin (11 games) and Vorogovskiy (12 games) were both uncertain, both were finally present, and should be this evening. Ahanonu is very uncertain, however, although he played the first leg (starting the match). In the championship after 17 days, no player has been able to score more than 3 goals (Astanov). Times are tough for Astana. On the other hand, injuries, absences and departures are numerous.

Indeed, let's start with the very bad news with the departure of Warming (ex-Torino) who signed for Lyngby BK a few days ago. The holder Crone (16 matches), and the more or less used Wassberg, Hellan, Torsvik and Simba will not play. The Norwegian Aune Heggebo is the top scorer in the league with 6 goals.