Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction - UEFA Champions League
Arsenal have the opportunity to consolidate their top spot in the UEFA Champions League group when they host Kairat Almaty. With their impressive goal-scoring record and home advantage, the Gunners are expected to secure all three points.
03:00 on January 29th - UEFA Champions League Round
The clash at the Emirates Stadium showcases a stark contrast between the two top teams. Arsenal, currently demonstrating absolute dominance with a winning streak, will host Kairat Almaty – a club sitting at the bottom of the table and struggling to find their first points.
Current league position and form
Currently, Arsenal are comfortably leading the table with 21 points. Meanwhile, Kairat Almaty are in 36th place, facing the risk of early elimination with only 1 point after 7 matches.
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1 | 21 | Win 5 consecutive matches |
| Kairat Almaty | 36 | 1 | Four losses, one draw. |
Analyzing the strengths of the two teams
Arsenal: The Emirates Stadium is impenetrable.
Arsenal boasts an incredibly impressive record with seven consecutive wins since the start of the season. Notably, Mikel Arteta's attack is scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, while their defense has conceded only 0.3 goals. This balance makes Arsenal a leading contender for the championship.
Kairat Almaty: The ultimate challenge in London
The visiting team is going through a serious crisis with a series of consecutive defeats. In 15 matches played this season, they have only managed 4 wins and suffered 7 losses. Their limited scoring ability (0.9 goals/game) and frequently error-prone defense make it difficult for the Kazakhstani representative to withstand the pressure in London.
Force situation
Arsenal will go into this match with a significantly depleted squad. Two central midfielders, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, are suspended due to accumulating yellow cards. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are also absent from the matchday squad. In addition, M. Dowman is out with an ankle injury, while Riccardo Calafiori's participation remains uncertain due to a muscle injury.
On the other side of the pitch, Kairat Almaty also suffered significant losses as a number of players such as S. Askarov, J. Oksanen, D. Satpaev, Y. Tkachenko, Y. Trufanov and S. Zeballos were unable to play. In addition, A. Tuyakbaev will be sidelined due to a chest injury.
Predicting the match scenario
Despite missing a few key players in midfield, Arsenal are still far superior in terms of class and personnel compared to Kairat Almaty. Home advantage and high morale will help the Gunners quickly take control of the game. A comfortable victory for the English side is predicted, allowing them to continue their winning streak in continental competitions.
Team lineup updated at 02:23 on 29/01/2026
Official lineup
Arsenal
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachMikel Arteta
Starting lineup:
- 13. Kepa Arrizabalaga (G)
- 4. Ben White (D)
- 3. Cristhian Mosquera (D)
- 33. Riccardo Calafiori (D)
- 49. Myles Lewis-Skelly (D)
- 10. Eberechi Eze (M)
- 16. Christian Nørgaard (M)
- 29. Kai Havertz (M)
- 20. Noni Madueke (F)
- 14. Viktor Gyökeres (F)
- 11. Gabriel Martinelli (F)
Substitutes:
- 35. Tommy Setford
- 78. Jack Porter
- 89. Marli Salmon
- 6. Gabriel Magalhães
- 5. Piero Hincapié
- 8. Martin Ødegaard
- 36. Martín Zubimendi
- 72. Ife Ibrahim
- 9. Gabriel Jesus
- 7. Bukayo Saka
- 19. Leandro Trossard
- 81. Brando Bailey-Joseph
Kairat Almaty
Diagram: 3-4-3
Coach
Starting lineup:
- 77. Temirlan Anarbekov (G)
- 25. Aleksandr Shirobokov (D)
- 14. Aleksandr Martynovich (D)
- 80. Egor Sorokin (D)
- 20. Erkin Tapalov (M)
- 18. Dan Glazer (M)
- 6. Adilet Sadybekov (M)
- 3. Luís Mata (M)
- 24. Aleksandr Mrynskiy (F)
- 26. Edmilson (F)
- 7. Jorginho (F)
Substitutes:
- 41. Danila Buch
- 82. Sherkhan Kalmurza
- 5. Lev Kurgin
- 4. Damir Kasabulat
- 55. Valeriy Gromyko
- 33. Jug Stanojev
- 89. Ramazan Bagdat
- 99. Ricardinho
