Levski Sofia vs Kairat Almaty
Levski Sofia snatch late Champions League win
Serginho's stoppage-time strike seals a narrow victory for the hosts.
Levski Sofia secured a slender 1-0 victory over Kairat Almaty in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League clash. The match was settled by Serginho's decisive goal deep into stoppage time at 90+2 minutes, denying Kairat any chance of a comeback. Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a home win by the same scoreline landed perfectly, capturing the drama of this late winner.
- Aggregate:
- Levski Sofia 2 0 Kairat Almaty
- Advances:
- Levski Sofia
Outcome probability
Levski Sofia and Kairat Almaty face off in the 3rd Qualifying Round, with both sides showing promising form in this competition. Expect a tactical battle where a single goal could decide the outcome.
Match factors
Levski Sofia's home scoring form is strong
Levski averages 2.5 goals per home game with a 66.7% clean sheet rate at home, supporting a 1-0 predicted win
Reinaldo's strong home scoring streak
Reinaldo has scored 2 goals in 2 home games this season, showing sharp finishing form
Álex Centelles' assist potential from defense
Centelles provides offensive support from defense with 1 assist in 4 games, aiding attacking transitions
Full squad availability for Levski Sofia
No confirmed injuries or suspensions for Levski, ensuring strongest lineup possible
The context
Levski Sofia remain unbeaten in this competition with two wins and two draws, scoring eight goals and conceding three. Kairat Almaty have won three of their four matches but suffered one loss, netting five and conceding two. Both teams have demonstrated solid performances, setting the stage for a closely contested encounter.
Key insights

Reinaldo
Levski Sofia
Reinaldo has been clinical at home, scoring 2 goals in 2 matches, making him a key attacking threat.
2 goals in 2 home games, averaging 0.5 goals per game

Álex Centelles
Levski Sofia
Centelles provides valuable offensive support from defence with an assist in 4 games, aiding attacking transitions.
1 assist in 4 games, above average for a defender

A. Oko-Flex
Levski Sofia
Oko-Flex has consistent goal contributions with 2 goals in the last 4 games, showing good recent form.
2 goals in last 4 games, 68 mins average
Analysis
Levski Sofia's home form is impressive, averaging 2.5 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in two-thirds of their matches. Their attacker Reinaldo has been particularly sharp, scoring twice in two home games, making him a key threat. Meanwhile, Kairat Almaty have shown resilience but face a tough task breaking down a disciplined Levski defence. The predicted 1-0 scoreline reflects an early goal by Levski that they are likely to protect throughout the match.
Key facts
- 1.Levski Sofia unbeaten in 4 matches in this competition (2 wins, 2 draws).
- 2.Kairat Almaty have 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches in this competition.
- 3.Levski Sofia have scored 8 goals and conceded 3 in this competition.
- 4.Kairat Almaty have scored 5 goals and conceded 2 in this competition.
- 5.Levski Sofia average 2.5 goals per home game with a 66.7% clean sheet rate at home.
- 6.Reinaldo has scored 2 goals in 2 home games this season.
- 7.Predicted total cards in the match is 4.
- 8.Most likely full-time scoreline is 1-0 in favour of Levski Sofia.
Prediction
We anticipate Levski Sofia to take the lead by halftime and hold on for a 1-0 victory. The match should feature a controlled tempo with limited scoring chances, resulting in a modest tally of four cards. Expect Levski's defensive solidity and Reinaldo's finishing to be decisive factors.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Levski Sofia
Away — Kairat Almaty
No standout top scorers flagged for Kairat Almaty
The verdict
In summary, Levski Sofia's strong home performances and attacking edge give them the upper hand against Kairat Almaty. A narrow 1-0 win seems the most plausible outcome as they continue their unbeaten run in this competition.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
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Goal
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Levski Sofia
4-3-3Starting XI
- 7ReinaldoF
- 11A. Oko-FlexM
- 17Everton BalaM
- 18G. TrdinM
- 19E. El MoubarikM
- 20Álex CentellesD
- 21AldairD
- 31N. SerafimovD
- 35SerginhoM
- 50K. DimitrovD
- 92S. VutsovG
Substitutes
- 1O. VladimirovG
- 2Hevertton SantosD
- 4C. MakounD
- 9J. PereaF
- 10A. MitkovM
- 22M. SoulaM
- 27David KussoM
- 28S. StoyanchovF
- 77A. RaychevM
- 78M. LukovG
Kairat Almaty
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1T. AnarbekovG
- 3Luís MataD
- 8O. BaybekM
- 9EdmilsonF
- 13J. OksanenM
- 14A. MartynovichD
- 19O. JukkolaM
- 22Gustavo MendonçaM
- 24A. MrynskiyD
- 28Marc GualF
- 44Lucas ÁfricoD
Substitutes
- 4D. KasabulatM
- 5L. KurginD
- 6A. SadybekovM
- 15M. BirkurmanovF
- 17A. TuyakbayevM
- 20E. TapalovD
- 25A. ShirobokovD
- 30D. BuchG
- 32A. NurgalievD
- 59D. TashpulatovD
- 81I. BekbolatF
- 82S. KalmurzaG





