Matchup between FC Kairat Almaty & Celtic FC is shaping to be one of those affairs where recent results flies out the window. Underway
FC Kairat Almaty’s been erratic, their showings yo-yoing from inspired to baffling. Meanwhile, Celtic FC’s scrapping through a slump, their defense looking shaky.
Checking past games, it’s a toss-up. FC Kairat Almaty’s enjoyed the edge lately, but soccer’s got a nonexistent memory.
My two cents: Each outfits’ve got problems. FC Kairat Almaty’s engine room’s stuttering, while Celtic FC’s frontline lacks a spark.
In terms of the UEFA Champions League, this matchup carries added significance. The league’s race for European places means every outcome counts, and both clubs know a statement win here could alter trajectories in the standings. How they’ve fared lately in the UEFA Champions League suggests neither side can afford mistakes, making this encounter even more unmissable.
That said, there’s a vibe about this one—maybe, it’s the matchup where somebody steps up.
Bottom line: This ain't just another fixture—it's prime-time action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Mark your calendars.FC Kairat Almaty: Temirlan Anarbekov, Erkin Tapalov, Aleksandr Martynovich, Egor Sorokin, Luis Mata, Dan Glazer, Ofri Arad, Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Valeri Gromyko, Ricardo Viana Filho
Celtic FC: Kasper Schmeichel, Tony Ralston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum McGregor, Reo Hatate, James Forrest, Daizen Maeda, Yang Hyun-jun
Over the last games FC Kairat Almaty holds wins - 3, losses - 1 and draws - 1. Celtic FC on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 4, losses - 0 and draws - 1. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that Celtic FC currently is in better form, in comparison to FC Kairat Almaty.
FC Kairat Almaty: Celtic – (Draw 0:0), Elimai – (Loss 2:3), Slovan Bratislava – (Win 1:0), Slovan Bratislava – (Win 1:0), Ulytau – (Win 1:0).
Celtic FC: Livingston – (Win 3:0), Kairat Almaty – (Draw 0:0), Falkirk – (Win 4:1), Aberdeen – (Win 0:2), St. Mirren – (Win 1:0).Both opponents have moved to the playoff round while defeating worthy opponents along the way. In tournaments as UEFA Champions League each event is meaningful which is why a great battle awaits us.