Reeling from their 5-2 derby defeat, Real Madrid travel to Kazakhstan on Tuesday for a first ever meeting against Kairat Almaty.
17:30 - Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid will have to quickly forget about their 5-2 drubbing at Atletico Madrid when they face Kairat Almaty in the early kick off on Tuesday.
Xabi Alonso's side are 1/9 favourites to get the win in what will be the first ever meeting between these two clubs.
In this article, find our match prediction, predicted lineups, latest betting odds, and our bet builder tip for Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid.
Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid Prediction
Kairat Almaty have reached the Champions League main draw for the first time, earning their place after coming through the qualifiers. In their opening game, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against Sporting Lisbon.
Real Madrid won their opening seven matches this season under new manager Xabi Alonso, but they were heavily beaten by rivals Atletico, losing 5-2.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides, and it's going to be a tough ask for Kairat to qualify. Madrid will, as per usual, be expecting to reach the latter stages of the competition.
Score Prediction: Kairat Almaty 0-3 Real Madrid
Midnite
Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups
Kairat Almaty team to face Real Madrid: Kalmurza; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata; Kasabulat, Arad; Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Gromkyo; Satpaev.
Real Madrid team to face Kairat Almaty: Courtois; Carreras, Asencio, Huijsen, Fran Garcia; Tchouameni, Valverde; Mastantuono, Guler, Vini Jr.; Mbappe.
Kairat has a host of injury troubles heading into this game. Elder Santana and Joao Paulo are both ruled out and haven't made the squad due to long-term problems.
Temirlan Anarbekov and Giorgi Zaria are also ruled out, while Aleksandr Zarutskiy is a doubt.
Real Madrid could be without a host of injured players heading into this one, with Dani Carvajal the latest concern after picking up a problem against Atletico.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, and Ferland Mendy will also be out injured for the away side.
What are the betting odds for Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are unsurprisingly the 1/9 favourites to win this match, making them the strongest betting favourite in the Champions League this gameweek.
If you think Kairat Almaty can pull off a famous upset on Tuesday, they are available at odds of 25/1 to get the three points.
Betting odds last updated at 13:00 Tuesday 30th September 2025
| Match Resullt | Best Odds |
|---|---|
| Kairat Almaty Win | 25/1 with Paddy Power |
| Draw | 13/1 with Sky Bet |
| Real Madrid Win | 1/9 with William Hill |
Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tip
Our bet builder tips for Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid features Vinicius Junior to Score/Assist, Federico Valverde to have 1+ Shot on Target, and Dean Huijsen to commit 1+ foul.
The best odds at the time of writing were with bet365 and Willam Hill, both priced at 11/5.
Vinicius Jr - To Score or Assist: The Brazilian has recorded a goal or assist in four of his previous five starts for Real Madrid.
Federico Valverde - 1+ Shot on Target: Valverde has had at least one shot on target in two out of three away starts for Real Madrid this season. With Kairat Almaty likely to defend deep in their own half, Valverde popping up from midfield with a shot on target looks a good bet.
Dean Huijsen - 1+ Foul Committed: Since joining Real Madrid in the summer, Dean Huijsen has committed four fouls in four away starts. Look for the Spanish international to stop the Kairat counter attacks with a tactical foul in this one.
To compare odds and create your own Bet Builder on tonight's Champions League fixtures, visit our dedicated Bet Builder Hub.
