Anderlecht

Kairat Almaty

UEFA Europa League | Thu 27 Aug, 19:30

Anderlecht v Kairat Almaty Stats

Data last updated: Wed 26 Aug 2026, 08:12 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Anderlecht face Kairat Almaty in the Europa League playoff first leg, with Anderlecht unbeaten in four qualifiers and showing strong away resilience, including a 1-0 win at PAOK. Kairat arrive after back-to-back 1-0 defeats in Champions League qualifiers, struggling to score in Europe with five consecutive low-scoring matches. Anderlecht's multiple attacking threats contrast with Kairat's recent goal drought, though Anderlecht have some defensive absences. The tie hinges on whether Kairat can find an attacking answer to their European frustrations against a confident Anderlecht side.

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Anderlecht to Win

Anderlecht unbeaten in four Europa League qualifiers with three wins and eight goals scored.
Kairat failed to score in both legs against Levski Sofia, losing 2-0 on aggregate.
Anderlecht won 1-0 away at PAOK, showing ability in tight away matches.
Kairat's last five European matches all finished under 2.5 goals, indicating tight contests.
Anderlecht have multiple goal threats including Danylo Sikan and Mihajlo Cvetkovic who scored in consecutive ties.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 74% chance to Anderlecht winning, reflecting their unbeaten Europa League run and superior scoring record compared to Kairat's recent European struggles. Anderlecht's ability to score multiple goals in qualifiers and maintain defensive solidity supports this . The price at 2.1 offers strong value given the implied chance of 47.6%. While Anderlecht face some defensive absences, their attacking depth and Kairat's goal drought underpin the model's positive outlook. No data limitations affect this assessment.

Anderlecht Europa League formUnbeaten in 4 qualifiers, 3 wins, 8 goals

Strong positive

Kairat European scoringNo goals in last 2 legs vs Levski Sofia

Negative

Model probability vs odds74% chance vs 47.6% implied odds

Strong positive

Defensive absencesAnderlecht missing key defenders

Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Anderlecht's unbeaten European form and multiple attacking options make them the logical choice to win this playoff first leg. Their ability to secure results away from home contrasts with Kairat's recent goal drought in Europe, suggesting Anderlecht can control the match despite some defensive concerns.

Main risk

Restricting Anderlecht would be valuable, but another blank would leave Kairat relying heavily on their defence before a return match at Lotto Park.

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BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Anderlecht's consistent scoring and resilience away from home provide a clear tactical edge over Kairat, whose recent European matches have lacked offensive threat. This dynamic strongly favors an Anderlecht victory in the first leg.”

Key Data Signals

Anderlecht to Win evidence

Anderlecht unbeaten in four Europa League qualifiers with three wins and eight goals scored.

Kairat failed to score in both legs against Levski Sofia, losing 2-0 on aggregate.

Anderlecht won 1-0 away at PAOK, showing ability in tight away matches.

Kairat's last five European matches all finished under 2.5 goals, indicating tight contests.

What To Watch In The Data

Anderlecht to Win notes

Over the last five European matches, Kairat's games have consistently finished under 2.5 goals, with only seven goals scored in total.
Anderlecht's qualifiers have featured more goals but still controlled tempo.
This trend suggests a likely low to moderate scoring game, with Anderlecht expected to edge the goal count.

Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Anderlecht4.75

Avg corners for

Kairat Almaty2

Anderlecht6.5

Avg total corners

Kairat Almaty10

Anderlecht3

Avg yellow cards

Kairat Almaty1

Anderlecht5.25

Avg shots

Kairat Almaty0

Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 60% vs implied 53% · edge +7.8 pts

1.9

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Anderlecht average 4.75 corners and 5.25 shots per game, with 3 shots on target, indicating steady attacking pressure. Kairat's lower averages, including zero shots on average, suggest limited offensive threat. Discipline-wise, Anderlecht average 3 yellows per game versus Kairat's 1, hinting at a more physical approach from Anderlecht that could influence match tempo and set-piece opportunities.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Anderlecht2.2

Avg goals scored

Kairat Almaty0

Anderlecht0.8

Avg goals conceded

Kairat Almaty3

Anderlecht60%

BTTS rate

Kairat Almaty0%

Anderlecht60%

Over 2.5 goals

Kairat Almaty100%

Best odds for this sectionOver 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 58% · edge +15 pts

1.73

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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 88%

1.22

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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 51%

2.75

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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 53%

1.91

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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 51%

1.8

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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 28%

2.08

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Kairat's last five European matches have all finished under 2.5 goals, reflecting tight, low-scoring games. Anderlecht's qualifiers have seen more goals but still balanced with defensive discipline. The BTTS No and Under 3.5 Goals context fits the expectation of a controlled Anderlecht win with limited scoring from Kairat.

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Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickAnderlecht to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 74% vs implied 70% · edge +3.6 pts

1.42

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 73%

1.73

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Anderlecht Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 53%

1.91

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The current of 2.1 for Anderlecht to win represent strong value against the model's 74% win probability. This discrepancy highlights the market underestimating Anderlecht's European form and attacking depth, making the selection a positive value bet without price sensitivity concerns.

Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Anderlecht

WWWWD

Last 54W 1D 0L

Last 5 record

Last 104W 1D 0L

20 Aug 2026A Kairat Almaty3-0

13 Aug 2026H PAOK3-2

06 Aug 2026A PAOK1-0

30 Jul 2026H Hammarby FF3-1

23 Jul 2026A Hammarby FF1-1

Kairat Almaty

Last 50W 0D 1L

Last 5 record

Last 100W 0D 1L

20 Aug 2026H Anderlecht0-3

Market aligned with main pickAnderlecht to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 74% vs implied 70% · edge +3.6 pts

1.42

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Anderlecht Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%

1.11

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Anderlecht have accumulated 13 points recently with an average of 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game, demonstrating strong form and defensive solidity. Kairat have zero points with no goals scored and 3 conceded on average, underscoring their struggles. This form gap supports Anderlecht's chances to win comfortably in this fixture.

Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Anderlecht wins

0Draws

0Kairat Almaty wins

20 Aug 2026Kairat Almaty v Anderlecht0-3

Market aligned with main pickAnderlecht to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 74% vs implied 70% · edge +3.6 pts

1.42

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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 73%

1.73

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BTTS YesBetUK guide price · model 53%

1.91

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Only one previous meeting exists between these teams, with an average of 3 goals scored. While the limited sample restricts strong conclusions, the goal average aligns with expectations of a competitive but not high-scoring match, supporting the rationale for Anderlecht's win with limited goals.

Season team stats

UEFA Europa League

Anderlecht5

Played

Kairat Almaty1

Anderlecht2.2

Avg goals for

Kairat Almaty0

Anderlecht0.8

Avg goals against

Kairat Almaty3

Anderlecht2

Clean sheets

Kairat Almaty0

Market aligned with main pickAnderlecht to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 74% vs implied 70% · edge +3.6 pts

1.42

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Anderlecht Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 71%

1.8

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Anderlecht's season stats show consistent scoring and a solid defensive record, with a 60% over 2.5 goals rate and 60% BTTS rate, indicating balanced attacking and defensive play. Kairat's stats reveal a 100% over 2.5 goals rate but 0% BTTS, reflecting matches with goals but not both teams scoring, consistent with their recent European drought.

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Anderlecht Over 2.5

100%Kairat Almaty Over 2.5

3H2H avg goals

Over the last five European matches, Kairat's games have consistently finished under 2.5 goals, with only seven goals scored in total. Anderlecht's qualifiers have featured more goals but still controlled tempo. This trend suggests a likely low to moderate scoring game, with Anderlecht expected to edge the goal count.

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