{"id":1426422,"date":"2026-01-26T11:38:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1426422"},"modified":"2026-01-26T11:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:38:51","slug":"match-preview-arsenal-vs-kairat-almaty-28-01-26-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-arsenal-vs-kairat-almaty-28-01-26-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arsenal<\/a>\u2019s relentless Champions League<\/a> form faces a struggling Kairat Almaty side at the Emirates in what looks on paper like one of the most one-sided ties of the round. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gunners have been perfect so far this campaign, while Kairat arrive without a win and with the worst defensive record among the group. Kick-off is set for 8:00pm on Wednesday at the Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal will be expected to keep up their 100% record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Arsenal\u2019s clinical attack, near-impenetrable defence, and Kairat\u2019s ongoing struggles, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Arsenal to win to nil, given both the Gunners\u2019 defensive numbers and Kairat\u2019s lack of firepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Score from Outside the Box – Eberechi Eze<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
(18.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEberechi Eze is a strong punt for a goal from outside the box against Kairat Almaty. The Kazakh side is expected to employ a deep, compact low-block, forcing Arsenal to attempt shots from distance. Eze’s statistics show that over 55% of his total shots originate outside the penalty area, demonstrating a high volume of long-range efforts. Furthermore, his 2.98 xGOT (Expected Goals on Target) this season highlights his proficiency in testing the goalkeeper. Given the likely lack of space in the box, Eze’s tendency to shoot from range makes this a compelling bet for the Champions League match.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arsenal over 10.5 shots on target<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ BetMGM<\/a>
(66.7%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nArsenal\u2019s average shots on target (SoT) in the Champions League is 7.43 per match, but this figure is set to soar against Kairat Almaty. The Kazakh side have conceded 19 goals in seven matches, demonstrating a porous defence against elite opposition. Kairat’s defensive frailty, coupled with Arsenal’s high-volume attack at the Emirates Stadium, suggests the Gunners will comfortably exceed the 10.5 SoT line. A recent match saw a similar elite side register 20 total shots against Kairat, indicating the sheer volume of attempts Arsenal will generate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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