Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos Piraeus: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos Piraeus in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos Piraeus
• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
• Kick-off: 15:30 GMT
• Venue: Astana Arena

Kairat Almaty will be looking to turn their fortunes around after a string of losses, but their recent form suggests they might struggle against Olympiakos Piraeus. The Kazakh side's defence has been particularly leaky, conceding 14 goals in their last five matches, which could be a concern against an Olympiakos team that has shown they can score, despite their own inconsistent results. Kairat's midfield, led by Jorginho and Kasabulat, will need to control the game's tempo to have any chance of success.

Olympiakos, on the other hand, have had mixed results but have shown they can compete with top teams, drawing with PSV Eindhoven and narrowly losing to Real Madrid. Their attack, spearheaded by El Kaabi, could exploit Kairat's defensive frailties. However, their own defensive issues, having conceded 13 goals in their last five games, might give Kairat some hope if they can capitalise on counter-attacks.

Kairat Almaty's recent form has been poor, with four losses and one draw in their last five matches. They've struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding a total of 14 goals, which suggests a lack of confidence and organisation at the back. This run of results could impact their morale going into the match against Olympiakos, making it a challenging task to secure a positive result.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Loss: 2-3 vs FC Copenhagen (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos (H)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Sporting CP (A)

Olympiakos Piraeus have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two draws and three losses in their last five games. They've shown they can compete with strong teams, drawing with PSV Eindhoven and losing narrowly to Real Madrid, but their defence has been a concern, conceding 13 goals. This inconsistency might affect their approach against Kairat, but they'll be looking to capitalise on their opponent's defensive weaknesses.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Loss: 3-4 vs Real Madrid (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs PSV Eindhoven (H)

• Loss: 1-6 vs Barcelona (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos (H)

The head-to-head record between Kairat Almaty and Olympiakos Piraeus is not available, making it difficult to predict their encounters based on past meetings. Without historical data, the upcoming match's outcome will hinge more on current form and tactical setups. Both teams will need to rely on their recent performances and strategies to gain an edge in this fixture.

• Valeri Gromyko (Back) - Doubt

• Alyaksandr Martynovich (Knock) - Doubt

• Alexandros Paschalakis (Calf) - Doubt

• Mehdi Taremi (Muscle) - Doubt

• Giulian Biancone (Knock) - Doubt

• Daniel Podence (Muscle) - Doubt

• Chiquinho (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Panagiotis Retsos (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Anarbekov (GK), Mrynskiy (DF), Shirobokov (DF), Sorokin (DF), Tapalov (DF), Kasabulat (MF), Glazer (MF), Gromyko (if fit) (MF), Jorginho (MF), Satpaev (MF), Edmilson (AT)

Kairat Almaty are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Anarbekov in goal and a back four of Mrynskiy, Shirobokov, Sorokin, and Tapalov. This setup suggests a focus on defensive solidity, with Kasabulat and Glazer in midfield likely to provide both defensive cover and creative outlets.

• Predicted lineup: Tzolakis (GK), Rodinei (DF), Retsos (if fit) (DF), Pirola (DF), Ortega (DF), Mouzakitis (MF), Garcia (MF), Martins (MF), Chiquinho (MF), Podence (if fit) (MF), El Kaabi (AT)

Olympiakos Piraeus are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Tzolakis between the posts and a backline of Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, and Ortega. This formation allows for a solid defensive structure while enabling the attacking trio of Martins, Chiquinho, and Podence to support El Kaabi up front.

• Edmilson vs Lorenzo Pirola: Edmilson's pace and finishing will be tested by Pirola's defensive positioning and tackling.

• Jorginho vs Chiquinho: Jorginho's control and passing will be crucial against Chiquinho's energetic pressing and ball-winning ability.

• Damir Kasabulat (Kairat Almaty): Kasabulat's role in midfield will be vital for Kairat, providing both defensive stability and creative spark.

• Christos Mouzakitis (Olympiakos Piraeus): Mouzakitis's ability to break up play and distribute the ball effectively will be key for Olympiakos's midfield control.

Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos Piraeus at 15:30 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 3

Coral is predicting that the score will be Kairat Almaty 1-2 Olympiakos Piraeus in this match

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