Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty Prediction (28.01.2026)

Arsenal has already secured first place in the group stage of the Champions League after a 3:1 away win against Inter last week. The team has won all seven of its matches so far, conceding only two goals in them. Now Arteta can afford rotations, and he will likely do so, especially after his team had a tough match on Sunday and suffered their first home loss of the season with a 2:3 defeat to Manchester United, reducing their lead at the top of the league.

Debutant Kairat remains in last place after a 1:4 home loss to Brugge last week. In their seven matches so far in the group stage, they have only managed one draw, which was 0:0 at home against another debutant, Paphos. Otherwise, all three of Kairat's away matches have had over 2.5 goals and goals at both ends.

Arsenal is likely to win, despite the rotations. They will want to maintain a 100% record in the group stage, but I do not expect them to exert maximum effort and resources for that. I think the victory may not be too convincing and high-scoring.

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