Kairat vs Anderlecht Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Europa League | Play-off Round
by Alex Lawes ·
Updated
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Kazakh champions Kairat Almaty are welcoming Anderlecht to the most eastern point in UEFA competition in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.
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Kairat vs Anderlecht prediction
Kazakh champions Kairat Almaty defeated Slovan Bratislava and Celtic on penalties to reach the league phase of the UEFA Champions League last season. This year, they again won on penalties to knock Omonia Nicosia out a few weeks ago but succumbed to a 2-0 aggregate loss to Levski Sofia in the third qualifying round.
Anderlecht are seeking to re-establish themselves as a force in Belgium and a strong side in Europe this season. The Belgian giants were impressive in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League earlier this month as they entertainingly defeated PAOK Salonika by four goals to two on aggregate.
Anderlecht remain a shaky side for this level and Kairat can be obdurate opponents, especially in Eastern Kazakhstan, and a low-scoring clash siding with the hosts may well be decent value for this one.
Kairat vs Anderlecht tip: Double chance – Kairat to win or draw & under 3.5 goals
