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by Erik Gibbs in Champions League Picks
Kairat Almaty and SK Slovan Bratislava meet on August 6 in the first leg of a UEFA Champions League qualifying showdown. Kazakhstan’s champions Kairat have built up momentum through the early rounds. They overturned a 0-2 deficit against KuPS in the last round, storming back with a 3-0 home win that electrified their fans.
That comeback followed another impressive home victory over Olimpija Ljubljana in the round prior, underscoring Kairat’s fortress-like advantage at Almaty Central Stadium. Domestically, Kairat are in mid-season form and aiming to retain their Kazakh Premier League title after winning it in 2024. They’ve won most of their recent games and kept clean sheets in several, though they did grind out a tight 1-0 win in their last league match.
On the other side, Slovak champions Slovan Bratislava enter with confidence after a dominant second qualifying round. Slovan thrashed Zrinjski Mostar 4-0 at home and then secured a 2-2 draw away, advancing 6-2 on aggregate. In their domestic league, Slovan have just kicked off the new season – they drew their opener but then exploded with a 4-1 win, signaling their attack is clicking.
They’ve won seven consecutive Slovak titles, so their winning culture is well-established. Neither team reports major injury concerns, meaning we should see both at near full strength.
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Kairat Almaty vs SK Slovan Bratislava Form
Kairat Almaty and SK Slovan Bratislava Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 2, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 26, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 19, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 15, 2025 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 2, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 19, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 15, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 4, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jun 21, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 26, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jul 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 8, 2025 - Champions League
Jun 29, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
Jun 14, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
May 30, 2025 - Kazakhstan Premier League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 2, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Jul 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 26, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Jul 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 13, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 2, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Jul 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 13, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 8, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 1, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 17, 2025 - Corgon Liga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jul 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 26, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Jun 27, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 23, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 10, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Apr 26, 2025 - Corgon Liga
Most goals and assists
Kairat Almaty
SK Slovan Bratislava
R. Ibrahim
(1 Goals)
, 
M. Kukharevych
(1 Goals)
,
K. Ofori
(1 Goals)
, 
R. Mak
(1 Goals)
, 
T. Barseghyan
(1 Goals)
,
D. Strelec
(1 Goals)
Kairat Almaty - SK Slovan Bratislava Key Points
- Kairat Almaty score an average of 2.5 goals in their home Champions League games
- The total has been 2.5+ goals in Bratislava's last 7 Champions League games
- Bratislava have just 1 win in their last 10 Champions League games
- Bratislava average 3 goals per game in Champions League competition
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Our Kairat Almaty vs SK Slovan Bratislava Prediction
Kairat will look to their talismanic striker Dastan Satpaev to lead the line. Satpaev scored a crucial early goal in that 3-0 triumph over KuPS and is known for his poacher’s instinct. He’s supported by creative midfielders like Valeri Gromyko, who also netted in that game, and Malian playmaker Dorgeles Nene, a livewire attacker who scored a vital goal in the previous round.
Kairat’s style under coach Rafael Urazbakhtin blends disciplined defending with quick counter-attacks – a formula that has yielded four home wins in seven matches. Meanwhile, Slovan Bratislava bring notable firepower of their own. Slovak forward David Strelec has been in fine form, scoring in the rout of Zrinjski and spearheading Slovan’s frontline with youthful energy. He’s often partnered or supported by Armenian winger Tigran Barseghyan, who is another scoring threat (he also found the net against Zrinjski).
Additionally, Slovan’s midfield boasts experience and creativity in captain Vladimír Weiss Jr., a seasoned international whose playmaking could unlock Kairat’s defense. Both clubs have shown defensive fragility at times – Slovan conceded twice in Bosnia, and Kairat allowed four goals across their two legs with KuPS – so this match could see goals.
In a matchup of two attacking-minded champions, expect an open contest. Slovan’s pedigree is strong, but Kairat’s home advantage at altitude and their never-say-die spirit might tilt the balance in this first leg. Our prediction for Kairat Almaty vs. Slovan Bratislava: Kairat Almaty to win.
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