Anderlecht enter this fixture in strong form and hold a commanding 3-0 aggregate advantage following their away victory over Kairat Almaty. They are averaging 3.0 goals per home match and have won both of their recorded home fixtures. With their attacking strength, home advantage, and clear superiority in the tie, Anderlecht to Win Either Half is the preferred selection.
Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty prediction
- Round
- Play-offs
- Venue
- Lotto Park, Brussels
- Referee
- Espen Eskas, Norway
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Anderlecht to win either half (Win Either Half) at 85% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Anderlecht host Kairat Almaty in the UEFA Europa League holding a commanding advantage from their previous meeting on 2026-08-20, where the Belgian side earned a 3-0 away victory. Anderlecht have demonstrated consistent offensive potency, maintaining an overall record of four wins and one draw across five recorded fixtures while averaging 3.0 goals scored per home match.
Kairat Almaty face an uphill battle after failing to get on the scoresheet in their first leg defeat at home. The visitors have struggled for attacking consistency in European competition, having been held scoreless in three of their last four competitive fixtures, including back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Levski Sofia before their loss to Anderlecht.
Key factors
- Anderlecht won the previous head-to-head meeting 3-0 away from home on 2026-08-20.
- Anderlecht boast a 100% home record across their recorded matches, averaging 3.0 goals scored per game.
- Kairat Almaty have failed to score in three of their last four matches across all competitions.
- Anderlecht have scored 11 goals across their 5 recorded matches while conceding only 4.
Team news
Anderlecht
- I. CamaraFoot Injury
- L. HeyBroken Leg
- I. KoutsoupiasOff the roster
- K. SardellaThigh Injury
Kairat Almaty
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Statistical comparison
Key players this season
Anderlecht
- E. Llansana2A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Sturm GrazPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 20 | NEC NijmegenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 21 | Red Bull SalzburgPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 | AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 | 1899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Anderlecht
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Kairat Almaty
Anderlecht have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-08-20Kairat Almaty0-3Anderlecht
Our record in UEFA Europa League
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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