Match Overview

The 2025/26 season continues with Matchday 4 of the general stage, featuring a clash between Italy’s Inter Milan and Kazakhstan’s Kairat. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for November 5th at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan. This preview provides an in-depth match prediction, betting tips, detailed statistics, and current odds for the Inter vs Kairat encounter.

Inter Milan: Team Analysis

Christian Chivu’s squad delivered a commanding performance in the previous round, securing a decisive 4-0 away victory against Union. The Italian giants have maintained an impeccable record in this Champions League campaign, boasting three wins and an unblemished sheet with no goals conceded. Their strong defensive showing sees them share the top spot for clean sheets with Arsenal. Notably, this comes after a period where the club had conceded in six consecutive matches in this tournament prior to the main stage. Furthermore, Inter’s attacking prowess is equally impressive, having netted at least twice in 10 of their last 11 Champions League outings. Currently, the Nerazzurri hold the 3rd position in the overall standings.

Key Statistics for Inter

• Lautaro Martinez has been in formidable form, scoring 11 goals in his last 10 Champions League appearances.
• At their home ground, Inter has been a dominant force, winning 7 of their last 9 matches in this competition (with 2 draws).
• Inter has consistently opened the scoring in 8 of their last 9 home fixtures in the Champions League.

Inter Milan: Probable Lineup (3-5-2)

Yann Sommer – Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni – Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Petar Sucic, Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco – Lautaro Martinez, Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Team News: Inter Injuries

Defender Matteo Darmian and midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan are sidelined for this fixture due to injuries.

Kairat: Team Analysis

The Kazakh side managed a goalless draw at home against Pafos in their last match. This result extends Kairat’s winless streak in the Champions League to six games (comprising 3 draws and 3 losses). Over this challenging period, Rafael Urazbakhtin’s men have found the net in only one encounter. However, they have also shown resilience defensively, keeping three clean sheets during the same timeframe. In the overall tournament standings, Kairat currently occupies the 34th position, and with 9 goals conceded, they rank fourth from the bottom in terms of goals allowed.

Key Statistics for Kairat

• In 9 of Kairat’s last 10 Champions League matches, at least one side failed to score.
• Kairat has failed to secure a victory in their last 7 away matches in the Champions League (registering 3 draws and 4 losses).
• The club has scored no more than one goal in each of their last 7 away fixtures in this competition.

Kairat: Probable Lineup (4-3-3)

Temirlan Anarbekov – Aleksandr Martynovich, Egor Sorokin, Aleksandr Mrynsky, Yerkin Tapalov – Valeriy Gromyko, Ofri Arad, Luis Mata – Damir Kasabulat, Jorginho Costa, Dastan Satpayev.

Team News: Kairat Injuries

Goalkeeper Aleksandr Zarutsky is currently injured.

Match Official

Luis Godinho (Portugal)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated: 5 (International fixtures, 2025/26 season);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 13;

Average yellow cards per match: 2.6;

Red cards shown: 0;

Average fouls per match: 19;

Penalties awarded: 0%.

Match Prediction: Inter vs Kairat

Kairat had a prime opportunity to secure their first points in the main stage during the previous round. However, Rafael Urazbakhtin’s squad failed to capitalize on this chance, even when facing a Cypriot opponent. It’s clear that the upcoming match against Inter will present a significantly tougher challenge, and the visitors’ primary objective will likely be to minimize the goal difference. In their last 7 Champions League away matches, Kairat has suffered two heavy defeats. One of these occurred in 2021, early in their Champions League journey, while the other was in the first round of the current competition, marked by a disastrous three-minute spell.

Inter’s Dominance Expected

Any dropped points by the Italian side in this fixture would be nothing short of a sensation. Inter has commenced the group stage in stellar fashion, and they boast an impressive home record, having won 7 of their last 9 Champions League matches at San Siro. During this period, they have scored more than three goals in only one encounter. Defensively, the Milanese club has been exceptionally stingy, keeping clean sheets in 11 of their last 12 matches in the Champions League general stage. Therefore, witnessing even a single successful shot from the visitors would be a remarkable feat.

Final Pick

Our final prediction for this compelling matchup is: Inter to Win and Under 4.5 Goals.

Author: Alexey Tarabrin