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Kairat Almaty vs Anderlecht Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.10 expected goals for Kairat Almaty and 1.45 for Anderlecht, a combined total of 2.55. That distribution gives Anderlecht the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 47% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Anderlecht win

45.1% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.10 – 1.45

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kairat Almaty home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Anderlecht away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Anderlecht to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 29% / 26% / 45% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.10 goals for Kairat Almaty and 1.45 for Anderlecht, a combined 2.55 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Kairat Almaty win29%
Draw26%
Anderlecht win45%

Double chance 1X

55%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

71%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals72%
Over 2.5 goals47%
Over 3.5 goals25%
Both teams to score51%

Correct score

  • 1–112.5%
  • 0–111.3%
  • 1–29.0%
  • 1–08.6%
  • 0–28.2%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 7.3%), compared with our model probability.

No selection clears our 3-point edge threshold — the market looks efficiently priced.

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNo1.9347.6%48.9%2.04+1.3
GoalsUnder 3.51.2873.5%74.7%1.34+1.2
Match resultHome3.3527.8%28.7%3.48+0.9
Match resultAway2.1044.4%45.1%2.22+0.7
GoalsUnder 2.51.8052.6%53.1%1.88+0.5
Double chanceHome/Draw1.7054.5%54.9%1.82+0.4
Double chanceDraw/Away1.3071.3%71.3%1.40-0.0
Double chanceHome/Away1.2574.2%73.8%1.36-0.4
GoalsOver 2.52.0047.4%46.9%2.13-0.5
GoalsOver 3.53.5526.5%25.3%3.95-1.2
Both teams to scoreYes1.7552.4%51.1%1.96-1.3
Match resultDraw3.3527.8%26.2%3.82-1.6

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Kairat Almaty

  • 2026-09-17T14:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Astana · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T14:00:00.000Z · H vs FK Tobol Kostanay · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-09T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Zhenys · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Kaspiy · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-31T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Yelimay Semey · 2-0 (W)

Anderlecht

  • 2026-10-02T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Reims · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Zulte Waregem · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Lyon · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:45:00.000Z · A vs KV Mechelen · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Genk · 0-0 (D)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-27T18:30:00.000Z · Kairat Almaty 0-3 Anderlecht (UEFA Europa League)
  • 2026-08-20T15:00:00.000Z · Kairat Almaty 0-3 Anderlecht (UEFA Europa League)

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Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Anderlecht win, at 45.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 47%.

A 45% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.