Celtic vs Kairat face off in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League Play-Off Round tie with a coveted group-stage place on the line. The Scottish giants will lean on European pedigree, intense pressing, and a roaring home crowd, while Kairat arrive as disciplined, technically tidy opponents looking to spring an upset over two legs. With fine margins deciding summer qualifiers, set-pieces, transitions, and game management across both matches could be decisive.
Celtic vs Kairat, match details:
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Venue | Celtic Park |
| Date and time | 21 Aug, 2025 / 12:30 AM IST |
| Streaming | E2Bet |
| Establishment | 20 August ,1892 |
| Capacity | 60,411 |
| Owner | Celtic F.C. |
| Home team | Celtic F.C. |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
| Celtic | W W W D D |
| Kairat | L L W W W |
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Celtic vs Kairat, Head-to-Head Records:
| Team | Celtic | Kairat |
| H2H | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Loss | 0 | 0 |
| Draw | 0 | 0 |
Celtic vs Kairat, Total Highlights:
| Team | Celtic | Kairat |
| Played games | 4393 | 946 |
| Goals | 9761 | 1512 |
| Total attacks | 413 | 1000 |
Celtic vs Kairat, Discipline Statistics:
| Category | Celtic | Kairat |
| Red Cards | 0 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 7 | 42 |
| Fouls | 35 | 89 |
| Tackles | 51 | 24 |
Celtic vs Kairat, Predicted Lineup:
| Celtic Players | Kairat Players |
|---|---|
| Alistair Johnston | Edmilson de Paula Santos Filho |
| Johnny Kenny | Dastan Satpaev |
| Arne Engels | Jorge Gabriel Costa Monteiro |
| Dane Murray | Damir Kassabulat |
| Luke Mccowan | Valeri Gromyko |
| Viljami Sinisalo | Ofri Arad |
| Daizen Maeda | Egor Sorokin |
| Auston Trusty | Aleksandr Zarutskiy |
| Kieran Tierney | Luis Mata |
| Callum McGregor | Erkin Tapalov |
| James Forrest | Aleksandr Martynovich |
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Celtic :
- J. Forrest
- Jota
Kairat :
- É. Santana Conceição
- J. da Silva Araujo
Celtic vs Kairat, Betting Tips:
| Tips | But |
| Match Winner | Celtic 3-2 Club Kairat |
| 1st half score | 2 |
| Most Assist Given | Djeidi Gassama |
| 2nd half score | 3 |
| Player of the Match | Oliver Antman |
My prediction:
- I think Celtic will win the match
FAQs
Q1: What is at stake in the Play-Off Round?
A place in the UEFA Champions League group stage. The winner over two legs advances; the loser drops into European competition per UEFA pathways.
Q2: What are Celtic’s and Kairat typical strengths in qualifiers?
High tempo, wing play, and aggressive pressing at home. They often create chances from wide areas and set-pieces, backed by strong home support.
Compact shape, quick counters, and smart use of set-pieces. If Kairat keep the game tight and capitalize on transitions, they can make the tie uncomfortable.
Q3: Will VAR be in use?
Yes, VAR is used in the UEFA Champions League Play-Off Round.
Q4: What should each side prioritize tactically?
Celtic: sustain pressure, switch play quickly, and protect against counters.
Kairat: stay compact between the lines, slow the tempo away, and target fast breaks and dead-ball situations.
Q5: What happens if the tie goes to penalties?
After extra time in the second leg, a penalty shootout decides the winner if the aggregate score is still level.
