FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty prediction: EUROPE: Champions League – League phase betting tips on match 2025-11-25 17:45.
[p]Two teams struggling to meet the demands of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and in desperate need of league phase points will clash when Copenhagen host Kairat Almaty.[/p]
[p]Match News and Current Form[/p]
[p]It’s only the halfway mark of this season’s UCL league phase and it could already be do-or-die time for Copenhagen, who drew their opening league phase game prior to losing their most recent three. That is already their longest ever losing run in this competition, which can be attributed to a leaky defence that has conceded 12 goals, with only last-placed Ajax conceding more prior to the round. Some solace and perhaps even confidence can be found from the Lions having scored in each of their last 18 European home games, which complements their 1-0 league win at the Parken Stadium against Brøndby at the weekend.[/p]
[p]Also sitting on one point from their four league phase matches is Kazakh outfit Kairat, who have faced tough opposition when losing to Sporting CP, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan while drawing 0-0 with Cypriot overachievers Pafos. Kairat are still awaiting the first UEFA main draw win of their history at the 11th attempt (D3, L7), and will be increasingly desperate to become the first club from Kazakhstan to win a match in the UCL proper, but losing seven of their last ten European away matches (D3) is a stark indicator of just how much they struggle to perform overseas. [/p]
[p]Head-to-Head History[/p]
[p]This is Copenhagen’s first match against a team from Kazakhstan, while Kairat previously faced Danish outfit Esbjerg in a two-legged tie in 2014/15, registering a 1-1 draw and a 1-0 defeat.[/p]
[p]Hot Stats and Streaks[/p]
[p]Just two of Copenhagen’s last six competitive matches saw both teams score. [/p]
[p]Copenhagen have won just two of their last 16 UCL group stage/league phase matches (D6, L8).[/p]
[p]Each of Kairat’s last seven European games saw the half-time result replicated at full-time (excluding penalties).[/p]
[p]Seven of Kairat’s last ten competitive away games produced less than 2.5 goals.[/p]
[p]Key Players to Watch and Missing Players[/p]
[p]Jordan Larsson netted Copenhagen’s winner against Brøndby at the weekend, extending his impressive record of scoring seven of his last eight club goals at home. He’ll face stiff competition from Kairat’s Edmilson, who’ll be looking to ruffle some feathers early having scored eight of his last ten goals before half-time.[/p]
[p]Copenhagen have a few long-term absentees on their books, but there are fresh concerns regarding Junnosuke Suzuki who limped off just before the final whistle against Brøndby. Kairat seemingly have a mostly fit squad to choose from.[/p]
[p]For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.[/p]
[p]Betting Analysis[/p]
[p]The home side will be out to prove a point and will aim to tighten things up at the back, so betting on Copenhagen to win with under 3.5 total goals offers a good return. [/p]
[p][i]Author: Peter Stavrinou[/i][/p]