Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Predictions

This is going to be an entertaining outing between these clubs. Arsenal are likely to come out on top and secure a big win against Kairat Almaty in their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Emirates Stadium, London

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Time:  9 pm Nigerian time

First meets worst at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening, when Champions League leaders Arsenal complete a near-flawless league-phase campaign at home to Kairat.

The Gunners will be assured of a first-placed finish with just a point against their 36th-ranked visitors, whose debut campaign in the big time has been a harsh reality check.

Head-to-head:

• Both teams have never faced each other before.

• Arsenal have secured three wins in their last five games.

• Kairat Almaty have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.

• Arsenal are top of the Champions League group phase.

• Kairat Almaty are bottom of the table.

• The Gunners have qualified for the round of 16.

• Kairat Almaty can not make the playoffs.

Form:

• Arsenal in the Champions League: W-W-W-W-W

• Arsenal in all competitions: W-W-D-W-L

• Kairat Almaty in the Champions League: D-L-L-L-L

• Kairat Almaty in all competitions: D-L-L-L-L

Team News:

• Kai Havertz and Max Dowman are not fit enough to be a part of Arsenal Riccard Calafiori is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad. Declan Rice is suspended.

• Kairat Almaty will miss out on the services of Azamat Tuyakbayev, as he is injured. Dastan Satpaev and Olzhas Baybek might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Player(s) to watch:

• Gabriel Martinelli is the top goal scorer for the Gunners in their ongoing campaign in the Champions League.In six appearances, he has scored five goals and will be looking to add more to his tally now. Martinelli will lead the attack from the left for Arsenal and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

• Edmilson will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Gunners. He has only scored one goal in six UCL games of the current campaign, but is still going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Kairat Almaty.