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by Devesh Jaganath in Champions League Predictions
On Wednesday night, we’re off to Glasgow for a David vs. Goliath battle, with Celtic playing host to Kairat Almaty in the Champions League Playoff round first leg. The winner of this clash between the Hoops and the Nation’s Team will enter the main draw of the Champions League, while the loser will be transferred to the Europa League league phase. Check out our match prediction below!
Needless to say, the weight of expectation firmly rests on the Scottish side here. Ranked 56th in UEFA’s coefficients, the Celts will be aiming to assert themselves in Parkhead before making the almost 4,000km trip to Kazakhstan next week. The Bhoys reached the knockout stages of the UCL last term and are gunning their fourth straight qualification to the competition.
Hoping to make history by entering Europe’s elite cup competition for the first time is Kairat, who arrive at Celtic Park as the biggest underdog of the Playoff round based on the bookmaker odds. Can the plucky Kazakh outfit slay the Scottish giants? Let’s get into the key stats!
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The Best Betting Odds for Celtic v Kairat Almaty Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.14 | 7.5 | 17 |
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1.17 | 7.5 | 17 |
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1.12 | 7 | 17 |
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1.14 | 7.5 | 15 |
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1.12 | 8 | 17 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty?
Our prediction for the Celtic vs Kairat Almaty match is: Celtic over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/08/2025 between Celtic and Kairat Almaty in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 61.24% for a win of Celtic against Kairat Almaty with odds of 1.17 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Celtic vs Kairat Almaty is 21.06% with odds of 8.6 at Vbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 17.71% chance ⭐ for a win of Kairat Almaty vs Celtic with odds of 18 at Betwinner.
Celtic vs Kairat Almaty Form
Celtic and Kairat Almaty Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2025 - Scottish League Cup
10 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
3 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2025 - Scottish League Cup
3 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
10 May 2025 - Scottish Premiership
12 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - Scottish Premiership
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
2 Aug 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
29 Jul 2025 - Champions League
26 Jul 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
6 Aug 2025 - Champions League
2 Aug 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
29 Jul 2025 - Champions League
19 Jul 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
15 Jul 2025 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
26 Jul 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
8 Jul 2025 - Champions League
29 Jun 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
14 Jun 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Celtic - Kairat Almaty: Form Analysis
The 2024-25 season was another impressive one for Celtic, as they secured a domestic double (Premiership and League Cup titles), while also reaching the knockout phase of this competition.
The Hoops have kicked off this season very well, winning both their league games against St. Mirren and Aberdeen before thumping Falkirk 4-1 in the League Cup over the past weekend.
The Celts have not lost any of their last 12 competitive matches in regulation time and are unbeaten in their last seven home games across all competitions (W6 D1) dating back to mid-March.
Celtic have scored two or more goals in eight of their last 10 competitive home matches!
Meanwhile, Kairat are in uncharted waters, having never got beyond the second qualifying round in this competition. They enter this tie following a penalty shootout victory over Slovan Bratislava.
Indeed, their journey to the Playoff round has been challenging, as they needed to come from two goals down to beat KuPs 3-2 in the second round after holding off Olimpija 3-1 in the opening tie.
Notably, while the Almaty-based side is unbeaten in their last four away league games, they’ve failed to win any of their three matches on the road in this competition, drawing one and losing two (in regulation time).
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Celtic & Kairat Almaty Squad Analysis
Brendan Rodgers took the opportunity to rest the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Benjamin Nygren and Liam Scales over the weekend, and all three are expected to return to the starting 11 for this match.
Daizen Maeda - the team’s top scorer last season - has made a strong start this term, picking up a goal contribution in each of the side’s home games so far. Kieran Tierney has hit the ground running since returning to Glasgow, already with two assists to his name.
Injury absentees for the hosts this week include summer arrival Jota, backup keeper Ross Doohan, as well as youngsters Hayato Inamura and Callum Osmand.
All eyes will be on teenage starlet Dastan Satpayev!
The Kairat number nine, who will join Chelsea in a year, turned 17 just last week and has been enjoying a sensational 2025. He has already scored 11 goals this season, three of which have come in this competition, including the first-leg winner over Slovan Bratislava.
Satpayev will likely be joined in the attack by the experienced Jorginho, who scored the winning penalty in the shootout in the last round and has nine goals and two assists this season.
The visitors have two long-term absentees at present in Elder Santana and Joao Paulo, both due to cruciate ligament tears.
Most goals and assists
Celtic
Kairat Almaty
L. McCowan
(1 Goals)
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R. Hatate
(1 Goals)
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B. Nygren
(1 Goals)
Celtic - Kairat Almaty Key Points
- Celtic have scored two or more goals in eight of their last 10 competitive home games.
- Celtic have won all three of their matches across all competitions this season.
- Celtic are unbeaten in their last seven home games across all competitions.
- Kairat have only kept one clean sheet in their last 11 away games across all competitions.
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Our Celtic vs Kairat Almaty Prediction
Regardless of the outcome in this tie, this season’s UCL qualification run has already been an incredible one for Kairat Almaty, as they have produced some of the most memorable performances in their history.
However, it is difficult to make much of a case for them here, set to go up against the giants of Glasgow, whose record at Celtic Park is formidable. We feel this will be a case of damage limitation for the visitors. Our Celtic vs Kairat Almaty prediction is Celtic over 2.5.
Celtic vs Kairat Almaty - Other Interesting Predictions
Daizen Maeda to score anytime
Daizen Maeda scored four goals in nine Champions League games last season and has already recorded goal contributions in both Celtic’s home matches this term.
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Celtic vs Kairat Almaty match : Frequently asked questions
The Champions League match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty will be played at Celtic Park in Glasgow.
The Champions League match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK.
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