Kairat Almaty vs Pafos Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

Thanks to its excellent performances during the summer qualifiers, Kairat Almaty created a sensation by qualifying for the first Champions League league phase in its history. A major performance for this unknown team in Western Europe which is based on the eastern borders of Europe, just a stone's throw from the Chinese border. Unfortunately for them, the Kazakhstanis are suffering for the moment in this competition. Logically dominated from their debut against Sporting 4-1, they then saw their limits at the highest level at home against Real Madrid 0-5 and they found themselves bringing up the rear in the standings. On the other hand, in the championship, Kairat is still in pole position to try to win the title 4 days before the end of the season. Merciless against Zhetysu before the international break 5-0, Almaty will try to achieve another success against Kyzylzhar to maintain the lead in the standings.

For their part, Pafos FC is also far from being among the favorites of this competition, whether for the final victory or even for a possible qualification for the play-offs. Just like its opponent of the day, the Cypriot club is only playing its first Champions League final phase this year after having achieved some great feats during the summer qualifications. For their debut in the tournament, David Luiz's partners managed to hold off Olympiakos 0-0 before losing to Bayern Munich 1-5 on the 2nd day. If his debut was complicated in C1, Pafos is performing well in the championship where he occupies the head of the ranking with APOEL Nicosia. After gaining the upper hand over AEK Larnacca, this team will challenge Ethnikos next weekend . 

Absent during the last day, the replacement goalkeeper Anarbekov, the striker Joao Paulo and the little used Elder Santana should not be reinstated for this poster. The last two cities are not qualified for this competition. The usually starting goalkeeper Zarutskiy and midfielder Glazer are also not sure of being able to hold their place for this poster. During the first two days, it was the young goalkeeper Kalmurza who tried to oppose the opposing attackers, without much success. Offensively, the most decisive player is striker Dastan Satpaev who has scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists this season in the league. Midfielder Jorginho (10 goals, 5 assists) is also in sight. just like midfielders Zaria (5 goals) and Gromyko (4 goals, 4 assists). All should be candidates for a place in the 11.

On the Cypriot side, defender Di Lorenzo will be eligible again after being suspended against Bayern Munich. On the other hand, the goalkeeper Papadoudis, the midfielders Brito and Name and the creator Odefalk will not make the long trip to Almaty, they who have not been included on the list of players authorized to play in this competition. Finally, defender Pedrao is injured at the moment. On the other hand, experienced defender David Luiz (ex Chelsea and PSG) is available and he should start in the hinge. Also note the presence of the former Pallois Mons Bassouamina and the young Frenchman Axel Guessand. The only goal scored in C1 by Pafos was the work of winger Orsic. In the league, midfielder Domingos Quina (3 goals) and striker Anderson Silva (2 goals) are the two most prolific players. 

• Summary: Kairat Almaty U19 is going head to head with Pafos FC U19 starting on 21 Oct 2025 at 07:00 UTC . The match is a part of the UEFA Youth League .