FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty Preview – Match Preview
Copenhagen are having a tough time in the Champions League this season. They have earned only one point from four matches and are sitting 33rd in the table with a 4-12 goal record.
They started with a 2-2 draw against Leverkusen, but after that they lost three games in a row — 2-0 to Qarabag, 4-2 to Borussia Dortmund, and 4-0 to Tottenham.
At the beginning of this month, they also suffered a 2-0 defeat to Vejle in the Danish league. However, they bounced back last weekend with a 1-0 home win over Brondby, where Jordan Larsson scored a second-half penalty.
On the other side, Kairat Almaty have also struggled. Their chances of reaching the UCL playoffs look very low. They have lost three out of four matches, scoring just two goals and conceding eleven.
In their match against Pafos, they played with one extra player for 85 minutes, but still could not score. The game ended 0-0, even though they had 69% possession and 22 shots compared to Pafos’ 9.
Their best performance came in the previous round against Inter Milan at the San Siro. They gave Inter some problems but still lost 2-1, with Ofri Arad scoring their only goal.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty |
| Competition | 2025–26 UEFA Champions League |
| Date (Today) | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:15 PM IST (17:45 GMT) |
| Venue | Parken Stadium |
| City | Copenhagen (Telia Parken) |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | FC Copenhagen Win | Kairat Almaty Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty – last 5 head-to-head encounters
Their match today will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs
FC Copenhagen – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2025 | Brøndby IF | Danish Superliga | 1–0 Win |
| 09 Nov 2025 | Vejle Boldklub | Danish Superliga | 0–2 Loss |
| 05 Nov 2025 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Champions League | 0–4 Loss |
| 01 Nov 2025 | FC Fredericia | Danish Superliga | 3–2 Win |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Hobro IF | Danish Cup | 4–1 Win |
Kairat Almaty – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2025 | Inter Milan | UEFA Champions League | 1–2 Loss |
| 26 Oct 2025 | FC Astana | Kazakhstan Premier League | 1–1 Draw |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Pafos FC | UEFA Champions League | 0–0 Draw |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Kyzylzhar Petropavlovsk | Kazakhstan Premier League | 1–0 Win |
| 05 Oct 2025 | Zhetysu Taldykorgan | Kazakhstan Premier League | 5–0 Win |
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty Team Comparison
| Team | Pos | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Copenhagen | 33 (UCL) | 4 | 0-1-3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | –8 | L-L-L-D-W (approx.) |
| Kairat Almaty | 32 (UCL) | 4 | 0-1-3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | –9 | L-D-D-W-W (approx.) |
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty: Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| FC Copenhagen | Strong at home in the Parken Stadium and usually play with confidence. They create chances through wide play and set pieces, and their squad has more European experience. Their attacking play in the domestic league is also better. | They are conceding too many goals in the Champions League and often look shaky against quick counterattacks. They also struggle to score against strong defences, and their confidence has dropped after three straight UCL defeats. |
| Kairat Almaty | They keep the ball well and can control possession for long periods. Their goalkeeper has been one of their best performers, and they look dangerous with crosses and set-pieces. They are physically strong and can compete well in midfield battles. | They have scored very few goals in the Champions League and their defence has also been leaking goals. Even when they dominate matches, they fail to convert chances, like in the 0-0 vs Pafos. They also lack big-match experience, especially in tough away games. |
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty Team News & Lineup
FC Copenhagen (4-2-3-1):
Team news:
The Danish team has been dealing with a long injury list for some time. Thomas Delaney, Oliver Højer, Birger Meling, Magnus Mattsson and Rodrigo Huescas are all out injured.
Kairat Almaty (4-2-3-1):
Team news:
FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty Match Prediction
Copenhagen regained confidence after their 1-0 derby win against Brondby last weekend, and they have better overall quality than Kairat Almaty. I think the Danish team will win on Wednesday and keep a clean sheet.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | FC Copenhagen Win & BTTS: No | Copenhagen are stronger at home and Kairat struggle to score in the Champions League. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | FC Copenhagen clean sheet – Yes | Kairat have scored only 2 goals in 4 UCL games; Copenhagen should control the game. | ★★★★☆ |
| HT/FT | FC Copenhagen / FC Copenhagen | Copenhagen usually start fast at home and have more attacking quality overall. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Under 2.5 | Kairat don’t score much and Copenhagen may play a controlled, careful game. | ★★★☆☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | FC Copenhagen by 1 goal (1–0) | A tight match expected, with Copenhagen edging it because of home advantage. | ★★★☆☆ |