Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Sporting tipped to record a comfortable win at home to Kairat Almaty

• The Kazakh visitors are strong defensively, but will have to be at their best

• Sporting boast excellent form, with four wins from their last five

Explore Bwin’s detailed preview for Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty in the Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

Fixture: Sporting CP vs Kairat Almaty

Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025

Kick-off: 20:00 BST

Venue: Estádio José Alvalade

Match Prediction: Sporting CP 3-0 Kairat Almaty

Sporting CP's recent form suggests a strong offensive performance against Kairat. With four wins in their last five matches, including a convincing 6-0 victory over Arouca, Sporting CP have shown they can dominate weaker opponents.

Kairat, on the other hand, have struggled to score, drawing 0-0 in both legs against Celtic and losing narrowly to Slovan Bratislava. This mismatch in firepower could see Sporting CP controlling the game and creating numerous scoring opportunities.

Kairat's defensive solidity might pose some challenges for Sporting CP, especially given their recent 0-0 draws against Celtic. However, Sporting CP's ability to score multiple goals in recent matches indicates they have the quality to break down Kairat's defence.

The visitors' games against Celtic show they can be competitive, but their away form and lack of goals could be their downfall in this match. Expect Sporting CP to exploit their home advantage and secure a comfortable victory.

Sporting CP enter this match in excellent form, having won four of their last five games. Their most recent loss was a narrow 1-2 defeat to Porto, but they preceded that with a 4-1 win against Nacional and a 6-0 thrashing of Arouca. This strong run of form, particularly their ability to score heavily, suggests they will be confident going into this match.

Recent Results (all competitions):

• Win: 2-1 vs Famalicao (A) - Liga Portugal

• Loss: 1-2 vs Porto (H) - Liga Portugal

• Win: 4-1 vs Nacional (A) - Liga Portugal

• Win: 6-0 vs Arouca (H) - Liga Portugal

• Win: 2-0 vs Casa Pia (A) - Liga Portugal

Kairat's recent form has been inconsistent, with two draws against Celtic and a mixed record against others. Their inability to score in the Celtic matches is a concern, although they have managed a couple of 1-0 wins since.

Recent Results (all competitions):

• Win: 1-0 vs Akobe (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Okzhetpes Kokshetau (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Celtic (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Celtic (A)

• Loss: 2-3 vs Yelimay Semey (H)

• Hidemasa Morita (Muscle) - Doubt

• Maximiliano Araújo (Muscle) - Doubt

• Nuno Santos (Ligament) - Doubt

• Daniel Bragança (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Ousmane Diomande (Muscle) - Doubt

• João Paulo (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Élder Santana (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Silva, Fresneda, Debast, Inácio, Mangas, Kochorashvili, Hjulmand, Catamo, Trincão, Gonçalves, Suárez

Sporting CP's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and exploiting the flanks, given their recent success in scoring multiple goals. They will rely on their defensive stability, but of course, their attacking options remain strong.

• Predicted lineup: Anarbekov, Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata, Mrynskiy, Glazer, Jorginho, Arad,  Gromyko, Ricardinho

Kairat's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on a solid defensive structure, with Sorokin and Martynovich anchoring the backline. Their midfield and attack will need to be more creative and effective if they are to challenge Sporting CP's dominance.

• Luis Suárez vs Yegor Sorokin: A crucial battle, as Sorokin's defensive positioning will be vital in stopping attacking threats from Suárez.

• Iván Fresneda vs Valeri Gromyko: Gromyko's midfield control will be tested by Iván Fresneda's ability to use his pace on the flank.

• Geny Catamo (Sporting CP): The pacy, energetic Catamo will look to use his excellent dribbling skills to test the Kairat defenders.

• Alyaksandr Martynovich (Kairat): His defensive prowess and aerial ability will be key in dealing with Sporting CP's set-piece threats and open play.

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