Our Kairat Almaty vs Celtic Prediction: 1-0
Kairat Almaty vs Celtic in the UEFA Champions League Qualifying is scheduled for an 16:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. A hard-fought battle awaits, but Kairat Almaty is likely to edge past Celtic with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
This Kairat Almaty vs Celtic prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kairat Almaty's Last Match – Celtic vs Kairat Almaty
Kairat Almaty will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 UEFA Champions League Qualifying draw against Celtic on August 20. In that match, Kairat Almaty controlled 33% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Celtic | 67% | 3 (3) | 0.46 | 84 |
 Kairat Almaty | 33% | 5 (1) | 0.47 | 15 |
Celtic's Last Match – Celtic vs Livingston
Celtic will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Scotland Premiership success over Livingston on August 23. In that match, Celtic saw 78% of the ball and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | 78% | 0 (10) | 2.71 | 82 |
 Livingston | 22% | 0 (2) | 0.16 | 32 |
Kairat Almaty vs Celtic Stats
Key Stats
| Kairat Almaty | Celtic | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.16 | Defence Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kairat Almaty are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Celtic average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Kairat Almaty 13-8
Celtic 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Kairat Almaty to win: @5
Draw: @3.9
Celtic to win: @1.615
Lineups
Kairat Almaty (4-3-3) : Temirlan Anarbekov, Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Egor Sorokin, Aleksandr Martynovich, Luis Mata, Dan Glazer, Erkin Tapalov, Ofri Arad, Valeri Gromyko, Jorginho, Ricardinho
Celtic (4-4-2) : Kasper Schmeichel, Tony Ralston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum McGregor, Yang Hyun-jun, Reo Hatate, James Forrest, Daizen Maeda