Preview and betting odds for Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos at 22:30 on December 9, European Champions League classification round

Preview and betting odds for Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos (22:30, December 9). Predictions, expected lineups, expert analysis for the match between Kairat Almaty and Olympiakos in the European Champions League classification round.

Match preview: Kairat Almaty vs Olympiakos

90-minute odds: 1 : 0

Total goals line: 2.75

Kairat Almaty currently ranks 35th in the Champions League group stage. They have only 1 point from 5 matches (1 draw, 4 losses), with a goal difference of -7. The team recently lost 2-3 to Celtic despite leading, ending a 3-match unbeaten streak in their domestic league. They have yet to win any UCL match this season, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, but their home ground Astana Arena has been a stronghold with 3 wins in the last 5 matches. Their attack heavily relies on João Paulo (4 goals), while their defense remains fragile.

Olympiakos sits 33rd with 2 points (2 draws, 3 losses), goal difference -4, and is unbeaten in their last 4 domestic matches (3 wins, 1 draw) following a 2-2 draw against Man City in the previous round. They average 1.2 goals per UCL game, boasting a sharp attack led by El Kaabi (5 goals), but their away form is weak (3 losses in 5 games).

Olympiakos holds superior quality and European experience despite never having faced Kairat before. Kairat is motivated at home but has poor UCL history. This match is expected to see Olympiakos dominate and narrowly win thanks to quick counterattacks and a more solid defense.