Slovan Bratislava will visit Almaty's Central Stadium for the UEFA Champions League qualifier against Kairat on Wednesday, 8 August 2025.
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Kairat Almaty vs Slovan Bratislava predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Kairat Almaty won 10 of their last 12 hike games across all competitions.
- Slovan Bratislava’s last six matches went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Kairat Almaty led at half-time in five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Kairat Almaty 2-1 Slovan Bratislava
Slovan Bratislava have struggled on the road, winning only one of their last five away games in all competitions. They are up against a Kairat Almaty side with a 10-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their last 12 matches.
Given their home advantage, we are leaning toward Kairat Almaty for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Kairat Almaty are expected winners
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is important to note that Slovan Bratislava qualified for the UEFA Champions League last season. However, they were one of the worst teams in the League Phase, suffering eight defeats in as many games.
On the other hand, Kairat Almaty have never gotten past the Champions League qualifying rounds.
Ahead of this skirmish, Kairat Almaty are the expected winners at 6/5 (2.20). Teams with these odds generally have a 45.5% probability of winning.
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We have also established that at least three goals were scored in each of Slovan Bratislava's last six matches. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting
Kairat Almaty and Slovan Bratislava will go toe-to-toe with each other for the first time on Wednesday.
Kairat Almaty preview: Eyeing their fourth consecutive victory
Kairat Almaty staged an impressive comeback in the previous qualifying round. After losing the first leg of their tie with KuPS by two unanswered goals, the Kazakhstani Premier League champions booked a place in the third qualifying round with a 3-0 victory in the second leg.
Coach Rafael Urazbahtin has a healthy group of players from which to choose, as Kairat have no injured or suspended players ahead of this tie.
Predicted lineup: Zarutsky (GK), Mata, Martynovich, Sorokin, Kasabulat, Jorginho, Filio, Gromyko, Arad, Tapalov & Satpayev.
Kazakhstan Premier League 04/07/25
W
Turan
0
Kairat Almaty
4
Kazakhstan Premier League 29/06/25
W
Ordabasy
0
Kairat Almaty
1
Kazakhstan Premier League 21/06/25
W
FK Kyzylzhar
0
Kairat Almaty
1
Kazakhstan Premier League 14/06/25
D
Zhetysu
2
Kairat Almaty
2
Kazakhstan Premier League 30/05/25
W
FK Aktobe
1
Kairat Almaty
2
Slovan Bratislava preview: A clean bill of health
The second qualifying round went smoothly for Slovan Bratislava, who destroyed Zrinjski with a 4-0 win at home and then, on the road, overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a draw and a 6-2 aggregate victory.
Concluding their last league game without injury issues means that coach Vladimir Weis could field a similar starting XI for this clash, with David Strelec, who has scored twice in the qualifiers, leading the line in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Predicted lineup: Takac (GK), Sharani, Kashia, Bajric, Blackman, Ibrahim, Pokorny, Weiss, Tolic, Barseghyan & Strelec.
UEFA Champions League 29/01/25
L
Bayern Munich
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
UEFA Champions League 21/01/25
L
VfB Stuttgart
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
Club Friendly List 16/01/25
W
Al Gharafa
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Club Friendly List 14/01/25
W
Al-Shahaniya SC
1
Slovan Bratislava
3
Slovakia Super Liga 14/12/24
W
Dunajska Streda
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Player to watch: Jorginho Monteiro
Jorginho Monteiro has put in some impressive performances in recent weeks, scoring three goals and providing two assists in his last seven appearances across all competitions. The Portuguese forward will fancy his chances against Slovan Bratislava.