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Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction

Arsenal

€1.27bn

28 Jan15:00
3 : 2

Kairat Almaty

€14.93m

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Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction UEFA Champions League

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction: Odds, Tips & Match Story

Welcome to our Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty prediction, where we break down the story behind this unique UEFA Champions League fixture, offer expert betting tips, and sprinkle in a bit of football fan flavor. With Arsenal hosting Kairat Almaty at the Emirates on January 28, 2026, at 18.50 GMT, this promises to be one of those rare European nights where history, hope, and a hefty dose of reality all meet under the floodlights.

Team Context: Two Worlds Collide at the Emirates

Let’s set the scene. Arsenal, currently sitting top of both the Premier League and their Champions League group, welcome Kairat Almaty—Kazakhstan’s proud champions and the easternmost club to ever reach the Champions League league phase. For Kairat, just being here is a fairy tale; for Arsenal, it’s another step in their quest to defend the trophy and erase the sting of last season’s semi-final exit.

  • Arsenal are managed by Mikel Arteta, who’s juggling a packed schedule but still finds time to wax lyrical about the beauty of European football. The Gunners’ squad is valued at a jaw-dropping €1.227bn, with stars like Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba leading the charge. Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli are the main goal threats, while Gabriel Jesus is reportedly eyeing a contract extension. Arsenal’s recent form has been strong, though a draw against Nottingham Forest showed they’re not invincible.
  • Kairat Almaty arrive as Champions League debutants, having survived four rounds of qualifiers—including a dramatic penalty shootout win over Celtic, with goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov the hero. Their squad, worth just €14.93m, is managed by Rafael Urazbakhtin. While they recently lost to Club Brugge, Kairat’s journey is already historic, and they’ll be eager to make the most of their trip to North London.

Tactics, Trivia, and Team News

Arteta’s Arsenal are all about possession, pressing, and quick transitions. Expect them to dominate the ball and look to break down a deep-lying Kairat defense. The Kazakhs, on the other hand, will likely sit back, hope for a set-piece or a counter, and pray Anarbekov has another heroic night. There are no major injury updates for either side as of now, but Arsenal’s depth means they can afford to rotate.

  1. This is the first ever official meeting between Arsenal and Kairat Almaty—so no head to head history to pore over.
  2. Kairat’s journey to this stage included two penalty shootout wins, making them the ultimate underdog story.
  3. Arsenal are heavy favorites, with home win odds at just 1.06, while a Kairat upset is priced at a whopping 41.0. Even a draw is a long shot at 18.5.

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction & Betting Tips

Now, let’s get to the heart of our Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty prediction. The numbers don’t lie: Arsenal are overwhelming favorites, and our AI gives a trust score of 10.0 to a home win in the 1.22 market. It’s as close to a sure thing as you’ll find in football, but the odds of 1.06 reflect that.

  • Over 2.5 goals is where things get interesting. Our AI recommends this as the best value bet, with a trust rating of 7.2/10 and odds of 1.22. Arsenal’s attacking power, combined with Kairat’s defensive vulnerabilities, suggests we could see at least three goals on the night.
  • Predicted final score: 2:1 to Arsenal. While the Gunners are expected to control the game, Kairat have shown they can dig in and frustrate bigger teams—as Celtic found out in a goalless draw not so long ago.
  • Half-time prediction: 1:0 to Arsenal. Expect a patient start before the hosts turn up the heat in the second half.

To sum up our Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty prediction: Arsenal’s class, squad depth, and home advantage make them near-certain winners, but don’t be surprised if Kairat Almaty make the most of their historic night and grab a consolation goal. For punters, over 2.5 goals looks like the smartest play, while the 1.22 market is one for the accumulators. Whatever happens, it’s a night for the history books—and maybe, just maybe, a new underdog story in the making.

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Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty

O2.5 -455

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -455
7/10

1x2 Tip

1 -1667

Arsenal is expected to win with odds of -1667
10/10

Total Goals

Over 2.5 -455

At least 3 goals will be scored in the match
7/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes 180

Both teams are expected to score
1/10
Both Teams To Score

Half-Time Score

1:0

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

2.7
xG
0.42
69%
Ball Possession
31%
18
Total Shots
6
5
Shots on Goal
1
5
Shots Off Goal
2
1
Yellow Cards
1

Average / Match

3.4
Total Goals
2.7
2.2
Goals Scored
1.1
1.2
Goals Against
1.6
17.1
Total Shots
12.6
5.2
Shots on Goal
3.5
5.2
Shots off Goal
6
11.7
Fouls
11.5
2.2
Offsides
0.5
441
Total Passes
414

Overview Last 10 Matches

6
Wins
2
8
Over 1.5 Goals
6
7
Over 2.5 Goals
5
6
Over 3.5 Goals
4
8
Both Teams Scored
4
0
Unexpected Wins
0
1
Unexpected Loses
0

Head to Head

Arsenal
0 - 0 - 0
Kairat Almaty

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31 Jan Leeds Leeds.
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Man. Utd. Man. Utd
20 JanW Inter Inter.
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Arsenal. Arsenal
17 JanD Nottingham Nottingham.
0:0
Arsenal. Arsenal
14 JanW Chelsea Chelsea.
2:3
Arsenal. Arsenal
11 JanW Portsmouth Portsmouth.
1:4
Arsenal. Arsenal
08 JanD Arsenal Arsenal.
0:0
Liverpool. Liverpool
03 JanW Bournemouth Bournemout.
2:3
Arsenal. Arsenal
30 DecW Arsenal Arsenal.
4:1
Aston Vill. Aston Villa
27 DecW Arsenal Arsenal.
2:1
Brighton. Brighton

Profile time Recent Matches of Kairat Almaty

20 JanLKairat Almaty Kairat Alm.
1:4
Club B.Club B
14 JanDNK Varazdin NK Varazdi.
0:0
Kairat Alm.Kairat Almaty
09 DecLKairat Almaty Kairat Alm.
0:1
Olympiakos.Olympiakos
26 NovLFC Copenhagen FC Copenha.
3:2
Kairat Alm.Kairat Almaty
05 NovLInter Inter.
2:1
Kairat Alm.Kairat Almaty
26 OctDKairat Almaty Kairat Alm.
1:1
FC Astana.FC Astana

World - UEFA Champions League World - UEFA Champions League

Team Matches Goals Points
1 Arsenal Arsenal7
20-2
21
2 Bayern München Bayern7
20-7
18
3 Real Madrid Real Madrid7
19-8
15
4 Liverpool Liverpool7
14-8
15
5 Tottenham Tottenham7
15-7
14
6 Paris Saint Germain Paris Saint7
20-10
13
7 Newcastle Newcastle7
16-6
13
8 Chelsea Chelsea7
14-8
13
9 Barcelona Barcelona7
18-13
13
10 Sporting CP Sporting CP7
14-9
13
11 Manchester City Manchester7
13-9
13
12 Atletico Madrid Atletico7
16-13
13
13 Atalanta Atalanta7
10-9
13
14 Inter Inter7
13-7
12
15 Juventus Juventus7
14-10
12
16 Borussia Dortmund Borussia7
19-15
11
17 Galatasaray Galatasaray7
9-9
10
18 Qarabag Qarabag7
13-15
10
19 Marseille Marseille7
11-11
9
20 Bayer Leverkusen Bayer7
10-14
9
21 Monaco Monaco7
8-14
9
22 PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven7
15-14
8
23 Athletic Club Athletic Club7
7-11
8
24 Olympiakos Piraeus Olympiakos7
8-13
8
25 Napoli Napoli7
7-12
8
26 FC Copenhagen FC Copenhagen7
11-17
8
27 Club Brugge KV Club Brugge KV7
12-17
7
28 Bodo/Glimt Bodo/Glimt7
12-14
6
29 Benfica Benfica7
6-10
6
30 Pafos Pafos7
4-10
6
31 Union St. Gilloise Union St.7
7-17
6
32 Ajax Ajax7
7-19
6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt Eintracht7
10-19
4
34 Slavia Praha Slavia Praha7
4-15
3
35 Villarreal Villarreal7
5-15
1
36 Kairat Almaty Kairat Almaty7
5-19
1
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