The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hc Nomad Astana at 1.13 — an implied 83% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Hc Nomad Astana: closed 1.13 (83%)
• HC Almaty: closed 5.40 (17%)

Half-time: Hc Nomad Astana 4 - 0 HC Almaty.

Hc Nomad Astana — recent form

• 2026-08-16HK Arlan Kokschetau 4-3 Hc Nomad Astana
• 2026-08-14HC Aktobe 3-2 Hc Nomad Astana

HC Almaty — recent form

• 2026-08-16HC Kazzinc-Torpedo UK 11-0 HC Almaty
• 2026-08-15HC Almaty 2-3 HC Aktobe