Match Result
Kairat Almaty 0 – 1 Levski Sofia. Levski Sofia won.
Kairat Almaty vs Levski Sofia Prediction
Kairat Almaty take on Levski Sofia in a compelling UEFA Champions League showdown set for the Turkestan Arena on August 11, 2026, 15:00 UTC (20:00 local time, Almaty). The visitors enter this clash in stellar form, remaining completely unbeaten across their last six games. Meanwhile, Kairat Almaty will be desperate to find consistency on home soil after suffering three defeats in their last six outings.
Quick Prediction
Back the double chance on Draw or Levski Sofia. The Bulgarian side arrives in supreme form and holds an impeccable defensive record alongside a perfect head-to-head history against Kairat Almaty.
Why We Made This Prediction
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Main lean | Levski Sofia — suggested angle: Double chance : draw or Levski Sofia. |
| Confidence | ★☆☆ Low |
| Risk note | Balanced probability profile. |
| Form check | Kairat Almaty arrive in solid form (W L W L L), while Levski Sofia come in with excellent form (W W D W W). |
| H2H check | In their last 2 meetings, Kairat Almaty have won 0, Levski Sofia have won 2, and 0 ended in a draw. |
| Standings check | Standings data for UEFA Champions League is not currently available. |
| Lineup context | Kairat Almaty line up in a 4-2-3-1, coached by Rafael Urazbakhtin. Levski Sofia line up in a 4-2-3-1, coached by Julio Velazquez. |
| Squad context | Kairat Almaty: key player to watch: Jaakko Oksanen. Levski Sofia: key player to watch: Svetoslav Vutsov. |
Team Form
| Team | Form | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Avg GF | Avg GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairat Almaty | W L W L L | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Levski Sofia | W W D W W | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | +7 | 1.67 | 0.50 |
Head-to-Head
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Winner | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Kairat Almaty | Levski Sofia | 0-1 | Levski Sofia | – |
| 2026-08-04 | Levski Sofia | Kairat Almaty | 1-0 | Levski Sofia | – |
Lineups
Kairat Almaty (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Rafael Urazbakhtin
Starting XI
- 1 T. Anarbekov (G)
- 4 D. Kasabulat (D)
- 25 A. Shirobokov (D)
- 44 Lucas Africo (D)
- 3 L. Mata (D)
- 8 O. Baybek (M)
- 13 J. Oksanen (M)
- 24 A. Mrynskiy (M)
- 22 G. Mendonsa
- 19 O. Jukkola (M)
- 28 M. Gual (F)
Substitutes
- 82 S. Kalmurza (G)
- 30 D. Buch (G)
- 9 Edmilson (F)
- 15 M. Birkurmanov (F)
- 27 M. Abish (M)
- 32 A. Nurgaliev (D)
- 20 E. Tapalov (D)
- 5 L. Kurgin (D)
- 6 A. Sadybekov (M)
- 59 D. Tashpulatov (D)
- 17 A. Tuyakbaev (M)
- 81 I. Bekbolat (F)
Levski Sofia (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Julio Velazquez
Starting XI
- 92 S. Vutsov (G)
- 21 A. Neves (D)
- 50 K. Dimitrov (D)
- 31 N. Serafimov (D)
- 20 A. Centelles (D)
- 18 G. Trdin (M)
- 19 M. Moubarik (M)
- 11 A. Oko-Flex (M)
- 35 Serginho (M)
- 17 Everton Bala (M)
- 7 Reinaldo (F)
Substitutes
- 78 M. Lukov (G)
- 1 O. Vladimirov (G)
- 4 C. Makoun (D)
- 22 M. Soula (F)
- 10 A. Mitkov (M)
- 2 S. Hevertton (D)
- 3 Maicon (D)
- 9 J. Perea (F)
- 77 A. Raychev (F)
- 28 S. Stoyanchov (F)
- 27 D. Kusso (F)
Injuries & Suspensions
No injury or suspension data is currently available for this fixture.
Key Players
Kairat Almaty
- Jaakko Oksanen — 1 shots on target, 1 total shots, 3 key passes, 1 tackle, 4 duels won (Rating: 7.3, Minutes: 90)
- Oiva Jukkola — 2 shots on target, 2 total shots, 1 key pass, 2 tackles, 7 duels won (Rating: 7.3, Minutes: 90)
- Lucas Áfrico — 1 shots on target, 3 total shots, 2 key passes, 2 tackles, 5 duels won (Rating: 7.2, Minutes: 90)
- Marc Gual — 3 total shots, 2 key passes, 3 tackles, 6 duels won (Rating: 7.2, Minutes: 84)
- Aleksandr Shirobokov — 1 shots on target, 1 total shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, 4 duels won (Rating: 7, Minutes: 90)
Levski Sofia
- Svetoslav Vutsov — 1 key pass, 6 saves (Rating: 8.9, Minutes: 90)
- Reinaldo — 1 goal, 1 shots on target, 4 total shots, 2 key passes (Rating: 7.3, Minutes: 83)
- Everton Bala — 1 assist, 1 shots on target, 2 total shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, 3 duels won (Rating: 6.9, Minutes: 79)
- Kristian Dimitrov — 4 duels won (Rating: 7.6, Minutes: 90)
- Gašper Trdin — 1 key pass, 4 tackles, 10 duels won (Rating: 7.5, Minutes: 90)
What Happened
- 7′ Levski Sofia: Card — Everton Bala (Yellow Card)
- 13′ Levski Sofia: Goal — Reinaldo, assist: Everton Bala (Normal Goal)
- 45’+6 Kairat Almaty: Card — Olzhas Baibek (Yellow Card)
- 46′ Kairat Almaty: subst — Olzhas Baibek, assist: Ismail Bekbolat (Substitution 1)
- 60′ Kairat Almaty: Card — Damir Kasabulat (Yellow Card)
- 64′ Kairat Almaty: subst — Damir Kasabulat, assist: Edmilson (Substitution 2)
- 73′ Levski Sofia: Card — Aldair (Yellow Card)
- 79′ Levski Sofia: subst — Armstrong Oko-Flex, assist: Hevertton Santos (Substitution 1)
- 79′ Levski Sofia: subst — Aldair, assist: Mazire Soula (Substitution 2)
- 79′ Levski Sofia: subst — Everton Bala, assist: Maicon (Substitution 3)
- 83′ Levski Sofia: subst — Reinaldo, assist: Juan Perea (Substitution 4)
- 84′ Kairat Almaty: subst — Marc Gual, assist: Mansur Birkurmanov (Substitution 3)
- 88′ Levski Sofia: Card — Nikola Serafimov (Yellow Card)
- 89′ Levski Sofia: Card — Juan Perea (Yellow Card)
- 90’+4 Kairat Almaty: Card — Gustavo Mendonca (Yellow Card)
- 90′ Levski Sofia: subst — Serginho, assist: Asen Ivanov Mitkov (Substitution 5)
Tournament Situation
This fixture carries high stakes as both sides clash in the prestigious UEFA Champions League at Turkestan Arena. While specific league table standings are not available, European night momentum is vital for both clubs. Kairat Almaty will look to leverage home advantage, but Levski Sofia’s form makes them a formidable roadblock in this competition.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Kairat Almaty | Levski Sofia |
|---|---|---|
| Shots on Goal | 6 | 2 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 20 | 9 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots insidebox | 13 | 7 |
| Shots outsidebox | 7 | 2 |
| Fouls | 10 | 14 |
| Corner Kicks | 9 | 4 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Ball Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Total passes | 496 | 416 |
| Passes accurate | 421 | 343 |
| Passes % | 85% | 82% |
Betting Insights
- Levski Sofia’s backline has been formidable, conceding a mere 3 goals while netting 10 across their last 6 fixtures.
- Kairat Almaty are an all-or-nothing side lately, recording zero draws in their past six matches (3 wins, 3 losses).
- Historical matchups between these two sides suggest tight encounters, with Levski winning both past head-to-head fixtures by a 1-0 scoreline.
Betting Markets Rating
| Market | Lean | Confidence | Reason | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Levski Sofia | ★☆☆ Low | Based on the visible win/draw probabilities. | Balanced probability profile. |
| Double Chance | Context only | ★☆☆ Low | Double chance should be reviewed manually from the visible probability split. | Do not treat this as a guaranteed low-risk market. |
| Over / Under | Over -5 (estimate) | ★☆☆ Low | Estimated from combined scoring averages (-2.5 + -2.5 goals/game) — no official under/over line was provided for this fixture. | Our own estimate, not an API-supplied line — treat as directional only. |
| BTTS | Manual review | ★☆☆ Low | BTTS is not calculated directly from the current normalized data. | No automatic BTTS pick is generated. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the match taking place?▾
The match takes place at the Turkestan Arena on August 11, 2026, 15:00 UTC (20:00 local time, Almaty).
Who is favored to win the match?▾
Levski Sofia are the favorites, with models giving them a 45% chance to win outright and a 45% chance of a draw, while Kairat Almaty hold just a 10% chance of victory.
What is the recommended tip for this game?▾
The main advice for this match is a Double Chance pick: Draw or Levski Sofia.
What is the head-to-head record between these teams?▾
Levski Sofia have won both past meetings against Kairat Almaty, winning 1-0 away and 1-0 at home.
What is Kairat Almaty’s recent form?▾
Kairat Almaty have a record of three wins and three losses in their last six matches (WWLWLL), scoring 6 goals and conceding 4.
What is Levski Sofia’s recent form?▾
Levski Sofia are undefeated in their last six games (DWWDWW), winning four and drawing two while scoring 10 goals and conceding only 3.
What competition is this match part of?▾
This fixture is played as part of the UEFA Champions League.
Is there an over/under goals prediction for this match?▾
No specific goals over/under line is provided for this match, though past meetings between the two teams have both ended in low-scoring 1-0 results.
Last Updated: 12.08.2026 17:26