Zhenis beat Altay 1-0 in their Premier League Regular Season - 24 clash on 29 August 2026. A single goal from A. Filipovic in the 66th minute separated the sides at a packed stadium. The hosts saw the game out after their striker missed a penalty just nine minutes later. It was a result that kept them clear of the relegation battle while Altay's problems deepened.
The home side took control early, with A. Saulet picking up a booking in the 22nd minute. Filipovic then drew the decisive moment in the second half, converting a chance to put Zhenis ahead. By then he had already been cautioned himself, a yellow card arriving in first-half stoppage time. The visitors refused to go away despite their miss from the spot.
Statistics told the story of a dominant performance. Zhenis held 53 per cent possession and registered seven shots on target compared to Altay's two. The hosts also edged the corner count 4-3 and saw their accuracy rate at 47 per cent. Altay's shooting accuracy of 12 per cent revealed how many chances went begging across the park.
Before the match, Zhenis sat eighth with 29 points from 22 games — seven wins, eight draws and seven defeats. Altay languished in 16th place with 17 points from 23 outings, their record showing three victories and eight draws alongside 12 losses. The gap between them now stretches further, with the hosts extending their unbeaten run while the visitors continue to struggle.
The result keeps Zhenis in touch with the upper half, though they still have work to do. Altay's position looks increasingly precarious with only three wins all season. The away end never stopped though, even when there was little to celebrate.