Zhetysu and Altai occupy the bottom two spots in the 2026 Kazakhstan Premier League standings with 22 and 23-25 points respectively after 26 matches, trailing Atyrau, Kaisar, and Kyzylzhar by narrow margins. The 16-team league runs through late October, leaving roughly four rounds for these sides to improve their positions. Zhetysu’s league-worst goal difference of -18 underscores defensive vulnerabilities, while Altai has similarly struggled for results. Mid-table sides like Kaspiy and Irtysh sit safely above the drop zone for now, but any late surge from the bottom group could shift the relegation picture before the final matchday.