Preview and odds for Inter Milan vs Kairat Almaty (03:00, 06/11). Prediction of the outcome, expected lineups, and expert insights for the UEFA Champions League qualifying match between Inter Milan and Kairat Almaty.
90-minute odds: 0 : 3 1/4
Total goals: 4
Inter Milan may have suffered a crushing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last season, losing heavily in their second final in three years, yet they remain among the top favorites in Europe’s elite competition. As one of five teams to win all of their first three group matches, the Italian powerhouse demolished Ajax, Slavia Prague, and Union Saint-Gilloise, placing themselves in an advantageous position to qualify directly for the knockout stage.
Alongside Arsenal, the Nerazzurri are the only team to keep a clean sheet in all three matches, extending their remarkable streak to 11 clean sheets in 12 recent group games. This outstanding European form hasn’t fully reflected in Serie A yet, but coach Cristian Chivu’s squad has recovered after some setbacks to stay just one point behind reigning champions Napoli. Last weekend, a stunning free-kick goal from Piotr Zielinski and a late own goal helped Inter snatch victory over struggling Hellas Verona, creating perfect momentum to continue their impressive European record in Milan.
While the home team is unbeaten in 17 Champions League home matches, Kairat Almaty has never won at Europe’s highest level. After a 1-4 loss to Sporting Lisbon in round one, Rafael Urazbakhtin’s squad suffered a 0-5 home defeat to Real Madrid before salvaging a 0-0 draw recently. The Almaty side is winless in six Champions League matches and has failed to score in five of those games.
With Inter’s rock-solid defense and Kairat’s weak attack, the match could be one-sided. The pressure of San Siro and an unbeaten record could help the Nerazzurri dominate and reinforce their status.
Inter Milan vs Kairat Almaty
Inter Milan: Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Matteo Darmian are injured. Marcus Thuram may return.
Kairat Almaty: Joao Paulo and Elder Santana are long-term absentees due to injury. Edmilson’s availability is uncertain.
Expected lineup Inter Milan (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Martinez, Esposito
Expected lineup Kairat Almaty (4-2-3-1): Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata; Glazer, Arad; Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Gromyko; Satpaev
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18/10/2025: Inter Milan 4 - 0 Venezia (Serie A)
26/10/2025: Kairat Almaty 1 - 1 Astana (Premier League)
21/10/2025: Kairat Almaty 0 - 0 Pafos (Champions League)
17/10/2025: Kyzylzhar 0 - 1 Kairat Almaty (Premier League)
30/09/2025: Kairat Almaty 0 - 5 Real Madrid (Champions League)
22/09/2025: Kairat Almaty 2 - 0 Jetisu (Premier League)
This is the first encounter between the two teams in the Champions League.