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Kairat Almaty vs Levski Sofia Tips & Live Stream - Draw Has Value in the Champions League Qualifier

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Last updated: Mon 10 Aug 2026 09:47
In the upcoming Champions League qualifier, both Kairat Almaty and Levski Sofia enter in strong form, with each team rarely losing recently. Given their similar quality and resilience, the match is forecasted to end in a draw, with a recommended bet on the stalemate (draw at 3.4 odds) and a possible 1-1 scoreline (6.5 odds). Backing the draw is the key betting conclusion, as neither side seems likely to dominate. Fans and punters should anticipate a tightly contested and balanced fixture.
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  • Kairat Almaty don’t lose many games
  • Levski Sofia are undefeated since early May
  • A Champions League Qualifier draw is the best bet
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Rafael Urazbakhtin's Kairat Almaty are unbeaten in 15 of their last 18 matches (Getty)
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Kairat Almaty are a hard-to-beat side and Levski Sofia are on a long unbeaten run. Sofia will want to protect their 1-0 lead from the first leg and a Champions League draw is predicted. 

Levski Sofia Unbeaten in 16 


  • Kairat Almaty are unbeaten in 15 of their last 18 matches.
  • Levski Sofia are on a 16-match unbeaten run. 

H2H 


Levski Sofia beat Kairat Almaty 1-0 in the only previous encounter. 

Kairat Almaty Tough to Beat


Kairat Almaty are in good form and have lost just two of their last 12 fixtures in all competitions.

The Yellow-Blacks were undefeated in eight, including seven wins, before a 1-0 Champions League loss at Omonia Nicosia. 

Rafael Urazbakhtin’s team responded with a 2-1 league victory against Ordabasy. They also beat Omonia Nicosia 1-0 in the second leg qualifier before winning 6-5 on penalties.

The Khazakstani side couldn’t extend their winning run and lost 1-0 at Levski Sofia. Kairat had no shots, 29% possession and conceded in the 92nd minute. 

Levski Sofia Draw Often on the Road


Bulgarian side Levski Sofia are on a 16-match unbeaten run in all competitions and have won 11. 

The Blues are also undefeated in five Champions League matches this season, winning three and drawing two. They have drawn both of their Champions League away games at Borac Banja Luka 1-1 and Universitatea Craiova 2-2. 

Julio Velazquez’s outfit have won three consecutive matches since the Universitatea Craiova stalemate. Levski Sofia beat Kairat Almaty 1-0 at home in that streak and dominated with 13 shots and 71% possession.

The Blues also beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-0 on Friday. David Kusso and Reinaldo scored and Sofia had eight shots on target. 

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


Kairat Almaty (4-4-3): Temirlan Anarbekov; Alexander Mrynskiy, Aleksandr Martynovich, Lucas Africo, Luis Machado Mata; Gustavo Mendonsa, Jaakko Oksanen, Olzhas Baybek; Marc Gual, Edmilson, Oiva Jukkola

Striker Jorginho is ruled out with a cruciate ligament injury. 

Levski Sofia (4-3-3): Svetoslav Vutsov; Aldair Neves, Kristian Dimitrov, Nikola Serafimov, Alejandro Centelles Plaza; Mehdi Moubarik, Gasper Trdin, Serginho; Armstrong Oko-Flex, Bala Everton, Reinaldo

Levski Sofia have no injuries or suspensions.

Midfielder Serginho has three goals and one assist in his last five games and is likely to start. 

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Verdict

Kairat Almaty and Levski Sofia are in strong recent form. These well-matched sides can draw in the Champions League Qualifier.

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Alex Waite

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Alex was born in London and studied at Swansea University in Wales. He used to work as a teacher in London but changed a few years ago to work as a full-time sports writer. Mostly enjoys watching and writing about football, cricket, golf, rugby and tennis.

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