Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Predictions: 28.01.2025 - Champions League Betting Tips

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty

Arsenal are looking to maintain their 100% record in the Champions League on Wednesday evening when Kairat Almaty rock up in the capital. It's top vs 36th at the Emirates and the hosts will be gunning for a big victory after their defeat against Man United.

Our football expert Nathan Joyes has scanned the Champions League betting and provided us with his best tip for the match.

Arsenal to make it eight from eight

It has been a glorious Champions League group stage for Mikel Arteta and his men. Seven wins in the bag. Maximum points. A total of 20 goals scored and just two conceded.

And while Arsenal have already qualified for the next round, they have the chance to be the first team in this new format to win all eight matches.

It's likely Arteta will rotate and give other squad members an opportunity to shine - but Arsenal are a side stacked with talent and the chance to get minutes in fringe player's legs is only good news for the hosts.

But it's also an opportunity for them to get into Arteta's thinking. Arsenal have dropped points of late in the Premier League - and so no position is currently safe - which allows squad players the chance to shine, bag another win and impress.

Kairat playing for pride

Kairat Almaty may have only picked up one point from a possible 21, but they have impressed in certain matches - often avoiding heavy defeats.

They held Pafos at home to a 0-0 draw, but only lost by one goal against Inter Milan and Copenhagen on their travels when the market expected big scorelines in favour of the hosts.

However, a disappointing 4-1 defeat last time out against Club Brugge has perhaps shown the toll these intense matches have taken on the squad - and why Arsenal may be the worst possible team to sign off against.

But Kairat Almaty have done themselves proud and deserve this opportunity - even if it comes against the best team in Europe where their defence will be heavily tested.

Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty H2H

This is the first ever meeting between Arsenal and Kairat Almaty. In fact, Arsenal will be the second ever English side to face an opponent from Kazakhstan after Man United beat Astana in 2019.

Our Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty betting tip

Although Arsenal have qualified, a recent dip in form will mean that Mikel Arteta won't be taking it easy - even against a team yet to win in seven previous attempts. Nathan Joyes provides his Champions League best bet for the match below.

Arsenal to dominate once more

Arsenal (1/25 with Betfred) could not be shorter to beat Kairat Almaty (40/1 with Betano) with the bookmakers not willing to take any chances with Arteta's side.

This price has, perhaps, been influenced slightly by Arsenal's defeat against Man United, with Arteta clearly keen to return to winning ways and boost the morale within the dressing room.

And although Kairat have performed above expectations on occasions, this is set up to be a cruel way to end their Champions League campaign.

Having conceded nine in their three away matches, averaging three goals per match, Kairat now head to the Emirates to face a side that can punish anyone on their day.

Having put three past Bayern and four past Atletico Madrid, Kairat may be on the end of a hiding as Arsenal make it eight wins on the bounce. Even if Arteta rotates, it should be a simple task for his side on Wednesday evening.

TIP: Arsenal -3 Handicap at 7/10 with BetMGM.

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