Join us for a thrilling UEFA Europa League clash on 20.08.2026 as Kairat Almaty clashes with Anderlecht. Both teams boast strong line-ups and similar records this season. Our experts have analyzed their strategies, player forms, and past UEFA Europa League performances. Before you watch Kairat Almaty vs. Anderlecht, read our prediction and think about your betting options!
Kairat Almaty vs Anderlecht Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | Kairat Almaty | Ulytau | 15.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Kairat Almaty | Levski Sofia | 11.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Levski Sofia | Kairat Almaty | 04.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Kairat Almaty | Omonia Nicosia | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Kairat Almaty | Ordabasy | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Champions League | Omonia Nicosia | Kairat Almaty | 22.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premier League | Atyrau | Kairat Almaty | 18.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| UEFA Champions League | Sutjeska | Kairat Almaty | 15.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Kairat Almaty | Sutjeska | 08.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Premier League | Kairat Almaty | Okzhetpes | 02.07.2026 | 5-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiler Pro League | SK Beveren | Anderlecht | 16.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| UEFA Europa League | Anderlecht | PAOK | 13.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Jupiler Pro League | Anderlecht | RAAL La Louvière | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | PAOK | Anderlecht | 06.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Anderlecht | Hammarby FF | 30.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| UEFA Europa League | Hammarby FF | Anderlecht | 23.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AZ Alkmaar | Anderlecht | 15.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anderlecht | NEC Nijmegen | 11.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anderlecht | Dunkerque | 10.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Anderlecht | Boulogne | 04.07.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Kairat Almaty VS Anderlecht
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Kairat Almaty vs Anderlecht
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Betting Intelligence: Kairat Almaty vs Anderlecht
htmlThis one has all the ingredients of a proper European upset story. Kairat Almaty, Kazakhstan's most storied club, hosting Anderlecht in the UEFA Europa League. On paper, the Belgian giants should be comfortable. But football doesn't care about paper.
Let's start with the form. Anderlecht arrive in Almaty riding genuine momentum. They've won five of their last six competitive matches, including a hard-fought 3-2 aggregate victory over PAOK in the previous Europa League round. That 1-0 away win in Greece showed real character. These aren't tourists. They're a team that travels well and knows how to grind out results when it matters.
Kairat's situation is more complicated. They were eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers by Levski Sofia — losing both legs 1-0 — which dropped them into this competition. Before that, they handled Sutjeska comfortably enough, and domestically they've been strong. But European football at this level is a different animal. Their Champions League exit exposed some defensive fragility I can't ignore.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Anderlecht play with high intensity and press aggressively in transition. Kairat's defenders, who face significantly lower-quality opposition week to week in the Kazakh Premier League, could struggle to cope with that tempo early on. The first fifteen minutes could tell us everything about how this night goes.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage meaning everything. Kairat's home form is solid, yes — that 5-0 league win recently looks impressive. But Anderlecht's away record in Europe this campaign? Genuinely excellent. One win, one draw in three European away fixtures. They're built for nights like this.
The surprisingly overlooked stat here: Kairat have failed to score in three of their last five European matches. Three. Against a Belgian side that concedes but always seems to find goals of their own, a low-scoring, tight affair actually suits Anderlecht more than many expect.
Now for the betting angle. The odds have Anderlecht at 2.66 — I see genuine value there. For the more adventurous, both teams to score looks tempting given Anderlecht's recent matches have been goal-heavy. I'd also consider backing Anderlecht to win and both teams to score at a boosted price. Anderlecht winning 2-1 feels like the result that makes the most sense given everything we know.
My prediction: Anderlecht win 2-1. Kairat grab a goal to keep the home fans dreaming, but the Belgian quality ultimately tells. Get yourself ready for a European night full of drama — these are exactly the games that remind you why you love this sport.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Oksanen | Finland | 25 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| Marc Gual | Spain | 30 | Attacker | 184 | 73 |
| Luís Mata | Portugal | 29 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| E. Tapalov | Kazakhstan | 32 | Defender | 175 | 65 |
| O. Jukkola | Finland | 24 | Midfielder | 185 | n/a |
| A. Shirobokov | Kazakhstan | 23 | Defender | 184 | 80 |
| T. Anarbekov | Kazakhstan | 22 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 80 |
| Edmilson | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 190 | 82 |
| A. Sadybekov | Kazakhstan | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| D. Kasabulat | Kazakhstan | 23 | Defender | 182 | 67 |
| A. Mrynskiy | Kazakhstan | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 67 |
| L. Kurgin | Kazakhstan | 24 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| O. Baybek | Kazakhstan | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| Gustavo Mendonça | Portugal | 23 | Midfielder | 178 | 72 |
| D. Tashpulatov | Kazakhstan | 19 | Defender | 172 | 65 |
| S. Kalmurza | Kazakhstan | 19 | Goalkeeper | 187 | n/a |
| I. Bekbolat | Kazakhstan | 18 | Attacker | 182 | 72 |
| A. Nurgaliev | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| M. Birkurmanov | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| D. Buch | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Augustinsson | Sweden | 32 | Defender | 181 | 74 |
| C. Coosemans | Belgium | 34 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 80 |
| O. Antman | Finland | 25 | Attacker | 185 | 75 |
| G. Biancone | France | 26 | Defender | 187 | n/a |
| J. Heekeren | Germany | 25 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 93 |
| D. Sikan | Ukraine | 25 | Attacker | 187 | 79 |
| M. Kana | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 62 |
| A. Bertaccini | Belgium | 26 | Attacker | 173 | 70 |
| L. Pétrot | France | 29 | Defender | 188 | 80 |
| M. N'Diaye | Senegal | 24 | Defender | 181 | 69 |
| N. Saliba | Canada | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 71 |
| L. Ambros | Czechia | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| K. Barry | Belgium | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. CvetkoviÄ | Serbia | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Degreef | Belgium | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 70 |
| A. Maamar | Belgium | 21 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| B. Vroninks | Belgium | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Seghers | Belgium | 17 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| K. Nga | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Cobiella | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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