Kairat vs Real Madrid prediction 30.09.2025 | Champions League

Kairat comes into Tuesday's Champions League contest after a 3:1 win against Zhetysu last week. Teenage sensation Dastan Satpaev was at the double with his goals securing the points for Rafael Urazbakhtin's side. 

Competing in the Champions League for the first time in their history after a shock penalty shootout victory in the playoff round against Celtic, Kairat slipped to a 4:1 reversal at Sporting CP in their debut appearance in the league phase earlier this month.

The Kazakhs have a strong record in home UCL qualifiers, but the step-up to face Real Madrid will surely prove too much. Kairat claimed a 0:0 draw against Celtic in their playoff tie last month. 

Head coach Urazbakhtin has a strong squad available with no new reported injury issues. Élder Santana, João Paulo, Aleksandr Zarutskiy and Temirlan Anarbekov remain long-term absentees.

Real Madrid arrive in Kazakhstan with their tail between their legs after a shocking 5:2 reversal against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Level at 2:2 through 45 minutes, a stunning second-half performance secured a remarkable victory for the hosts, who bagged five goals against their city rivals for the first time in 75 years.

Los Merengues had enjoyed a superb run of form before their derby defeat, winning seven successive matches across all competitions, including a 2:1 win against Marseille in their opening UCL fixture this season.

Xabi Alonso´s men are usually involved in high-scoring outcomes, with a minimum of three goals scored in five of their last six victories, and another entertaining evening seems likely this week. 

Head coach Alonso could make some alterations to his XI after Saturday´s stunning 5:2 defeat against Atletico Madrid.