Kairat vs Levski prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 11, 2026
In the Champions League qualification semi-final on August 11, 2026, Kairat and Levski will play the return leg. The hosts need nothing but a win.
Kairat vs Levski: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Almaty club reclaimed the championship title in 2024 after a four-year break and has already defended it once. They are currently trying to defend their top spot again, but so far Ordabasy have looked better, and there is less and less time left until the end of the season. However, in the Champions League, the Kazakh side have already performed well. First, they defeated Sutjeska Nikšić twice. Then, after exchanging 1-0 home wins with Omonia, they eliminated the Cypriots on penalties.
The Sofia team is a historic giant with 27 titles, the first of which was won back in 1933. Most importantly, they ended Ludogorets’ dominance, returning to first place for the first time since 2009 this spring. They have started the current campaign with wins. In the Champions League, they knocked out both Borac Banja Luka and Universitatea Craiova, thanks to home victories and draws away.
In Bulgaria, everything was heading for a goalless draw. However, the hosts managed to snatch victory—Lobo scored from a Sully assist in the second added minute.
Previous Matches: Kairat vs Levski
Last week, the opponents played each other for the first time.
It is possible the hosts will take revenge. But a bright, high-scoring football match is unlikely—we recommend betting on “total under 2.5 goals” (odds – 1.60).
Kairat vs Levski: Key Statistics and Trends
- Kairat has won three of their last five tournament matches
- On average, Kairat scores 1.95 goals and concedes 0.7 goals per match
- 55% of Kairat's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.65
- Levski has won at home and drawn away in qualification
- The club has scored an average of 1.97 goals and conceded 0.69 per match
Kairat vs Levski: Probable Starting Lineups
Kairat plays a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Anarbekov – Luis Mata, Lucas Africo, Martynovich, Mrynskyi – Gustavo Mendonça, Oksanen, Baybek – Jukkola, Edmilson, Gual
Levski plays a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Vutsov – Alex Sentelles, Serafimov, Dimitrov, Aldair – Mubarak, Trdin, Sergio Lobo – Everton Bala, Reynaldo, Oko-Flex
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team’s position in the Champions League qualification standings.
