Kairat vs Celtic Prediction: Hardworking hosts will send Scots spinning out of the Champions League

Just one match stands between Celtic and a return to the UEFA Champions League proper. The Scottish Premiership champions travel to Kazakhstan for a make-or-break playoff second leg.Amazon Prime Video is the service to turn to for Live Streaming and remember - this is an early kick-off at 17:45 UK time.

Betfred’s Frank Monkhouse offers his big-match preview and those all-important Kairat vs Celtic Predictions. You can also check out some of the special Price Boosts the Betfred trader has put up for this game at the bottom of the article...

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Celtic make the marathon 4,600-mile trip from Glasgow to Almaty, Kazakhstan, for an all-or-nothing match with FC Kairat. Brendan Rodgers’ team were held to a goalless draw in the first leg, meaning they must win on the road to ensure a place in the 2025/26 Champions League.

The Hoops struggled to break down their hard-working opponents the first time, but put three goals past Livingston on Saturday.

Kairat knew they were the underdogs when matched with Celtic. Their big-name opponents boasted vital Champions League experience, having reached the knockout rounds last term.

But the Team of the Nation stood their ground, ensuring the tie remains alive. The winner of this match will progress, and Kairat hold home advantage. Will they make it count to upset the odds? You can bet on Kairat vs Celtic on the Betfred app and site.

Kairat vs Celtic Odds

Despite the excellent work done by FC Kairat in Glasgow, they remain the underdogs to win on Tuesday and advance to the league phase. That’ll catch the eye of value-hunters looking for overpriced selections in midweek.

Stats from the first leg show that Rafael Urazbakhtin’s team finished with just 25% of the ball possession in Glasgow and failed to put a shot on target.

The Kazakhstan Premier League champions were much better in defence than attack, limiting their opponents to just three shots on target. With half the job done, will they finish strong at home? You can back Kairat to win at 4/1 with Betfred.

Celtic left the field to a chorus of boos and jeers last Wednesday. There’s a dark cloud hanging over Celtic Park at present, with a large section of the support furious at the board for holding onto their millions.

Fans, pundits and even the club’s manager know the team needs reinforcements across the board, especially in attack. Could a lack of ambition at the boardroom level cost the Scottish champions a place in Europe’s elite? We’ll know more on Tuesday.

You can back Celtic to win at 4/7 or try another draw at 11/4.

Both teams to score

Having landed a profit on Celtic -1 on Saturday, we enter this second leg with confidence. It may seem strange to anyone who watched Celtic huff and puff their way to a 0-0 last midweek, but our first pick on Almaty vs Celtic is for both teams to score.

With the tie hanging in the balance, there’s all to play for, and that’ll encourage both managers to be more direct in their approach. It’s a one-match shootout for a spot in the UCL, and fortune favours the brave at this level.

Life won’t be easy for Celtic in the heat of Kazakhstan, but the team is under pressure to deliver and knows things could turn ugly back home if they can’t find a way to win. In the home dressing room, the Almaty coaching staff will ask the locals to be more adventurous in attack, having already proven they can match their opponents.

With the backing of a home support, Almaty will play to win. You can back both teams to score as a single or add it to your midweek BTTS accas. This approach will keep you in the game until the final whistle.

Kairat to win

One of the first lessons I learned in the gambling industry as a fresh-faced young Scot living in London came from racing broadcaster and friend, Chris Dixon. Back enough overpriced selections in any sport, he promised, and you’ll end the year in profit. At the current odds offered by Betfred, Almaty are certainly an overpriced selection.

Question marks remain over both teams following the first leg. Was it an off night for Celtic, or did they meet their match in Almaty? Will the Kazakhstan champions take more risks at home?

Do Celtic have the firepower to blast them into the Champions League? We’ll get our answers on Tuesday, but the price for a home win against a travel-weary opponent in stifling 30-degree heat is worth having on your side. For the stake, you’re getting a fit and fearless underdog with bite.

Frank Monkhouse Scottish Football P/L

25/26 Season:

• Points Placed: 27
• Points Returned: 17.38
• P/L: -9.62

24/25 Season:

• Points Placed: 257
• Points Returned: 252.25
• P/L: -4.75

Frank Monkhouse covers Scottish Football for us here at Betfred Insights. You can check out all of his work along with that of the rest of our Football Betting Tips desk on our main Football page...