The Kazakhstan Premier League 2026 features 16 teams with the bottom two automatically relegated to the First Division after the regular season concludes in late October. As of mid-September, Irtysh Pavlodar (around 20-23 points) and Altai/Altay (20-25 points) sit in the direct relegation spots, while Zhetysu, Kaisar, Atyrau, and Kyzylzhar hover just above in a tight cluster separated by a handful of points. Recent results have seen some movement, including Altai’s 3-0 win over Ulytau and Irtysh’s victory over Okzhetpes, highlighting the importance of current form, goal difference, and head-to-head results among the strugglers. With roughly 5-10 matches left per team, remaining fixtures and squad availability will heavily influence the final positions and trader consensus on likely relegated sides.