Two outsiders, Kairat and Pafos, will square up to each other at Stelios Kyriakides Stadium on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, in their third UEFA Champions League exertions.
Pafos have lost one and drawn one of their two UCL matches, while the hosts Kairat are without a victory in their first two encounters of the campaign.
You can go through our free Kairat Almaty vs Pafos in today's Champions League predictions and betting tips below.
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Kairat vs Pafos predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Pafos conceded five goals in their last outing in the Champions League.
- Kairat also conceded five goals against Real Madrid in gameweek two.
- Four of Kairat's last five matches returned over 2.5 goals.
- The last five fixtures involving Pafos produced at least three total goals.
Correct score prediction: Pafos 1-1 Kairat
Gameweek two of the UEFA Champions League has thrown up a clash between two of the minnows in this season's competition. True to their status as outsiders, neither side have made their mark in this season's competition.
That said, this fixture provides the two teams with an opportunity to claim their first win of the tournament on Tuesday, as both sides could be said to be close in terms of quality.
Dictating the pace in their respective leagues, there is not much to separate these two sides, and we reckon this encounter will end in a 1-1 draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The away side are slight favourites
- HOME: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As earlier stated, there is not a lot between these two teams, and that fact is emphasised by the projections of the bookies. A win for the home side is priced at 17/10 (2.70), which translates to a probability of 37.0%.
On the contrary, the odds for the visiting side to emerge victorious are 13/8 (2.63), a probability of 38.1%, which is a shade better than the odds for the hosts.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting between both teams at this level
As these teams are relatively new to the European top-flight football, this is the first time both sides will clash at this level, and it certainly will make an interesting spectacle for fans of the two teams.
Kairat preview: Eyeing their first win of the competition
Kairat have lost their opening two matches of the competition, and that is not unexpected considering the quality of opposition they faced in those matches.
The Kazakhs faced Sporting Lisbon in their first game, losing 4-1, and another brutal 5-0 defeat followed against Real Madrid, highlighting their lack of experience at this level.
Although they have been below par generally, they will be keen to fix their defence, which has seen them concede nine goals in two matches, ahead of this fixture.
For this contest, Kairat will be without Joao Paulo and Elder Santana, as they are both ruled out with injuries.
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Predicted lineup: Anaberkov (GK), Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata, Mrynskiy, Kasabulat, Arad, Gromyko, Jorginho, Satpaev
Last five matches
- Kyzylzhar 0-1 Kairat Almaty
- Kairat Almaty 5-0 Zhetysu Taldykorgan
- Kairat Almaty 0-5 Real Madrid
- Kairat Almaty 3-1 Zhenis
- Sporting CP 4-1 Kairat Almaty
Pafos preview: A fair few absentees for the visitors
Pafos managed a famous draw against Olympiacos in the first match of their debut campaign in the Champions League. However, they could not build on that, falling to a 5-0 loss to Bayern Munich on matchday two. Going into this contest.
Pafos are also dealing with some absentees, as Alexandre Brito, Wilmer Odefalk and Theologos Papadoudis are all ruled out of Tuesday's encounter.
Predicted lineup: Michael (GK), Luiz, Goldar, Luckassen, Pileas, Sunjic, Rodrigues, Jaja, Dragomir, Anderson, Orsic
Last five matches
- Pafos 4-0 Achnas
- AEK Larnaca 2- 4 Pafos
- Pafos 1-5 Bayern Munich
- Pafos 2-1 Ol. Nicosia
- Pafos 3-0 Paralmni
Player to watch: Vlad Dragomir
Vlad Drogimir has two goals in two fixtures for the Kazakhs this season, and he could prove his importance once again against a side they will be confident of beating to claim their first victory in the Champions League.
Can Dragomir bring the much-needed impact for Pafos against Kairat? – Photo – Imago