Kairat Almaty welcome Anderlecht to the UEFA Europa League on August 20, 2026, with both sides looking to make an early statement. Kairat come into the fixture with mixed form, registering a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three outings, scoring just one goal while conceding two. Their 33% win rate suggests inconsistency, but the home advantage could prove crucial.
Anderlecht, meanwhile, have had a less extensive start to their campaign, with one loss in their solitary match played, scoring once and conceding two. Their current 0% win rate leaves them eager for a positive result in Kazakhstan. The bookmakers have Kairat as slight favourites at 2.6, reflecting the home advantage and Anderlecht’s early struggles. A draw at 3.48 and an away win at 2.818 suggest a tightly contested affair. With both teams showing a tendency for low-scoring games – the Under 2.5 goals market is favoured at 1.84 – fans can anticipate a tactical battle rather than a goalfest. The key narrative will be which team can break the deadlock and secure a vital early European victory.
1. T. Anarbekov, 24. A. Mrynskiy, 8. O. Baybek, 25. A. Shirobokov, 5. L. Kurgin, 22. G. Mendonsa, 13. J. Oksanen, 19. O. Jukkola, 28. M. Gual, 3. L. Mata, 9. Edmilson
26. C. Coosemans, 79. A. Maamar, 4. G. Biancone, 27. L. Petrot, 6. L. Augustinsson, 13. N. Saliba, 24. E. Llansana, 83. T. Degreef, 18. L. Ambros, 14. D. Sikan, 11. O. Antman
Match events
2' Goal Own Goal — J. Oksanen (Anderlecht)
21' Card Yellow Card — M. Cvetkovic (Anderlecht)
24' Goal Normal Goal — L. Ambros (Anderlecht)
38' Card Red Card — A. Shirobokov (Kairat Almaty)
45'+1 Goal Normal Goal — D. Sikan (Anderlecht) (assists: L. Ambros)
46' subst Substitution 1 — A. Mrynskiy (Kairat Almaty) (assists: O. Baybek)
46' subst Substitution 1 — M. Cvetkovic (Anderlecht) (assists: T. Degreef)
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