Champions League Qualification: Kairat Almaty vs Sutjeska – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Champions League Qualification game between Kairat Almaty and Sutjeska who meet up on Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Kairat Almaty start the season as favourites to land the Champions League Qualification crown. They launch their title bid this coming Wednesday at home in an opening day fixture with Sutjeska at Almaty Central Stadium.

Team form: Kairat Almaty vs Sutjeska

Kairat Almaty Form

Kairat Almaty have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-1 by Olympiacos, before Club Brugge ran out 1-4 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Arsenal, who came out 3-2 winners. Kairat Almaty have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Champions League Qualification matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 13 while conceding three goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Champions League Qualification across the last six games.

Sutjeska Form

Sutjeska didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Champions League Qualification matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded ten and scored two goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Kairat Almaty and Sutjeska

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Kairat Almaty and Sutjeska. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Kairat Almaty vs Sutjeska

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Full-time result

Kairat Almaty won three of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing five as well. Sutjeska won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost two in this run. Kairat Almaty won their last 4 matches on the bounce. Kairat Almaty have gone through an impressive 8 games without losing even once as the home side.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Kairat Almaty only scored the first goal of the match in one out of their last ten games. Sutjeska scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Sutjeska were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Total goals

Kairat Almaty saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Sutjeska’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches. Sutjeska scored at least one goal in their last 17 matches.