Slovan Bratislava (Svk) vs Kairat Almaty (Kaz) prediction: EUROPE: Champions League – Qualification betting tips on match 2025-08-11 18:15.
[p]Slovan Bratislava will look to overcome a 1-0 first leg deficit against Kairat Almaty in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), with a play-off against Celtic on offer for the winner.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]Slovan Bratislava have a bit of work to do if they hope to advance to the league phase for a second consecutive season after a late Dastan Satpaev penalty saw them lose the first leg 1-0. That was their first defeat across five competitive games this campaign (W2, D2) but the narrow margin gives them a great chance to eclipse it on home soil. That would not be without precedent after Slovan overturned a 1-0 away defeat from the first leg with a 4-0 home win in the 2009/10 UCL second qualifying round. [/p]
[p]Kairat’s victory in the first leg was their fourth consecutive competitive win, the last three coming with a clean sheet. Having played 19 games in the Kazakhstan Premier League (W13, D4, L2), the visitors are well ahead of their hosts in terms of competitive preparation, which could boost their hopes of an upset. But they face an immensely difficult task based on their recent away record in continental football, as the Kazakhs have failed to win their last six European trips (D2, L4).[/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]The first leg match was Kairat’s third against Slovakian opposition in European competitions (W2, L1). That defeat marked Slovan’s first loss in three prior meetings with sides from Kazakhstan (W1, D1).[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Slovan’s last 11 UEFA home matches produced a winner (W5, L6).[/p]
[p]Slovan failed to keep a clean sheet in ten of their last 11 matches including friendlies.[/p]
[p]Eight of Kairat’s last nine matches in UEFA competitions have seen under 2.5 goals.[/p]
[p]Just three of Kairat’s last 11 matches including friendlies saw both teams score. [/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]David Strelec was carded in the first leg, but has overall made a positive contribution with four goals in his three games prior to that. Three of those were in UCL matches with the last two coming during or beyond the 80th minute. Jorginho could look to turn the tables on the home team early in the game, as his last five club goals came before half-time, with four serving as Kairat’s first strike of the match.[/p]
[p]Rahim Ibrahim is out of this game for Slovan after receiving a red card in the first leg. João Paulo and Élder Santana continue to be out of contention for Kairat with injuries.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]A tight game in the reverse leg was decided by a single goal and another cagey affair could be on the cards with so much at stake. Under 2.5 goals could be a prudent pick.[/p]
[p][i]Author: Sridhar Bhamidi[/i][/p]