It is the penultimate week of the Champions League’s opening round. The League Phase concludes next week, which places even more importance on Matchday 7.
And for Club Brugge, a trip to Kazakhstan to face Kairat Almaty later today could very well decide their future in European competition this season.
Currently sitting outside the play-off places, anything but a victory for the Jupiler Pro League side may spell the end of their continental exploits for 2025-26.
It really is a huge match in the beautiful city of Almaty, and here are the latest odds from our sports betting site, as well as some tips to help you craft your midweek football bets online.
Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge Preview
Unsurprisingly, Kairat Almaty – the lowest ranked team in the competition – are yet to record a win in the Champions League.
The Kazakh side mustered a 0-0 draw with fellow European minnows FC Pafos on Matchday 3, but since then it has been defeat after defeat.
Bottom-of-the-table Kairat were beaten 1-0 at home by Olympiacos last time out in the Champions League, and also suffered a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid in front of their own fans.
So this should be a fantastic opportunity for Club Brugge to claim three priceless points, though European football has been something of a struggle for Ivan Leko’s side.
The Pro League outfit sit 31st in the table with just one win from six, which was the 4-1 victory over AS Monaco on Matchday 1.
Away from home, Club Brugge have lost at Atalanta (2-1), Bayern Munich (4-0) and Sporting Lisbon (3-0), while their last match was a crushing 3-0 home defeat vs Arsenal.
As a result of those failures, Leko’s men sit three points off the heralded play-off places, and only victory in Almaty will suffice.
Unfortunately, Club Brugge have lost each of their two games since the resumption of Belgian football, following up a 2-0 Croky Cup quarter-final loss to Charleroi with a shock 3-2 league defeat at home vs La Louviere.
Something has to change for Leko, and fast, although the fact Kairat have not played a competitive match since December 9 should play into the visitors’ hands.
Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Club Brugge are huge favourites to claim what would be a vital Champions League win here, priced at 1.47. Kairat Almaty are at long odds of 6.25, while the draw here is 4.80.
Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge Betting Tips
Both teams to score – No @ 2.09
Kairat are yet to score a home goal in the Champions League this season, and with no competitive football under their belts for over a month, we can see that unfortunate run being extended here.
Anytime goalscorer – Carlos Forbs @ 2.28
Forbs has really impressed on the Champions League stage this season, tallying two goals and two assists from six appearances. His pace is a weapon Club Brugge will look to utilise in Almaty, which makes the price here look all the more appealing.
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