- Odds: Partizan Belgrade arrive as favorites for this one at 1.96, with Tobol as long shots at 3.62 and the draw at 3.92.
- Away form: Partizan are undefeated in 4 away matches in all competitions (W2, D2).
Tobol and Partizan should keep it tight
Tobol setup
Tobol Kostanay have lost their last two games, including an away loss. They were beaten 2-0 by Ordabasy Shymkent in the Kazakhstan Premier League 2026 before losing 3-0 to Partizan Belgrade in the UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026 last week.
Miroslav Romashchenko sets his team up in a simple, pragmatic style with organisation taking precedence over any other part of the game. His men are set up in a 4-2-3-1 and are well drilled to stay compact and keep tight lines. They don't take risks, so it is left to Amine Talal to provide the spark, something he has done well in this competition with 1 goal in 3 games, giving him the best chance of unlocking what should be a stubborn Partizan defense.
Partizan approach
Partizan are the clear favourite in this fixture and they should be, with Saša Ilić's men having a more proactive and tempo-driven style. They look to get the ball in the upper third and create plenty of chances to win it back in the right areas of the pitch. It will be a bit of a chess match on Thursday if Tobol keep their shape, but the Serbian side are the most likely winner.
Partizan’s experience and quality should tell
Partizan are the better side in all areas of the field and have a slight edge in this two-legged tie, having won 3-0.
The odds on a Partizan win and over 2.5 goals at 1.45 are too short, and Both Teams to Score – Yes at 1.42 looks like a good option. We're going for the away team to win and both sides to score in this tie, as the home team don't concede too many.
- They have won 4 of their last 5 matches, with the only slip being a 2-1 home defeat to IMT Novi Belgrade in the Super Liga 2026/2027.
- Tobol are in patchy form, having won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 in their last 10 games in all competitions, while Partizan have 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in the same period.
- Partizan are likely to edge it once more, but Tobol are tough to beat at home, so expect them to be stubborn once more.
