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Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty Stats: Head-to-head Record Ahead of Match

Anderlecht host Kairat Almaty at Lotto Park in Anderlecht on 27 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 UTC in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs. This second-leg tie will decide which club advances toward the group stage, with the Belgian side returning home after the first meeting of the tie in Almaty. In this context, understanding Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty stats is crucial to gauge how the matchup is shaping up ahead of this decisive night in Europe.

The fixture sits in the Play-offs round of the 2026 UEFA Europa League season, a stage where margins are thin and any historical edge can be significant. Anderlecht arrive with strong continental form, while Kairat Almaty must overturn a deficit away from home. With progression and vital European revenue on the line, the stakes are high for both clubs as they prepare for this clash at Lotto Park.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a very limited head-to-head history between Anderlecht and Kairat Almaty, with only one competitive meeting on file so far.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Anderlecht wins: 1
  • Draws: 0
  • Kairat Almaty wins: 0

Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty Timeline & Historical Context

The Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty timeline in European competition begins with their first recorded encounter on 20 August 2026. Played at Central Stadium in Almaty in the UEFA Europa League Play-offs, Kairat Almaty had home advantage in the opening leg of the tie, with English referee Chris Kavanagh overseeing proceedings.

On 20 August 2026, Kairat Almaty hosted Anderlecht and the Belgian side took full control of the contest. The match finished Kairat Almaty 0-3 Anderlecht, with the visitors establishing a commanding lead in the Play-offs tie. The half-time score was already 0-3, underlining how quickly Anderlecht imposed themselves and effectively decided the first leg within the opening 45 minutes of regular time.

With only this single competitive match in the historical record, the rivalry is still in its infancy. Nonetheless, that 3-0 away victory provides a clear early benchmark in the Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty timeline, placing the Belgian club in a dominant position heading into the return leg at Lotto Park.

Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head picture is currently based on one Europa League Play-offs fixture, but it already reveals a strong advantage for Anderlecht in both result and scoring terms.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Anderlecht 3 - 0 Kairat Almaty
  • Average Goals per Match: Anderlecht 3.00 vs Kairat Almaty 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Anderlecht's stadium: 0 matches played here — Anderlecht won 0 (as home side), Kairat Almaty won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Kairat Almaty's stadium: 1 match played here — Kairat Almaty won 0 (as home side), Anderlecht won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 20 August 2026: Kairat Almaty 0-3 Anderlecht (Half-time: 0-3) – UEFA Europa League, Play-offs

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Anderlecht Matches Results and Stats

Anderlecht’s Europa League campaign to date points to a side in strong form. Across 5 matches in the 2026 season, they are unbeaten with 4 wins and 1 draw, combining an efficient attack with a relatively solid defence. They have scored 11 goals and conceded 4, with particularly impressive output at home, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match. Away from home, they have been more controlled and defensively robust, allowing just 0.3 goals on average while still maintaining a scoring threat. Two clean sheets and no failures to score underline their consistency in both penalty areas.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Kairat Almaty Matches Results and Stats

Kairat Almaty’s Europa League season to date is based on a single match, the 0-3 home defeat to Anderlecht in the Play-offs. That result leaves them with no wins, no draws and one loss, having failed to score and conceding three goals. Their averages reflect this solitary outing: 0.0 goals scored and 3.0 conceded per match. The lack of clean sheets and the one recorded failure to score underline the challenge they face in turning the tie around, particularly now needing to perform away from home in the second leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

From a historical and statistical standpoint, Anderlecht hold a clear edge going into the second leg at Lotto Park. The head-to-head record stands at one win from one match, with a 3-0 aggregate goal difference entirely in their favour. Their Europa League form this season is strong, featuring an unbeaten run, high scoring rates and multiple clean sheets. By contrast, Kairat Almaty’s European sample is limited but negative, with a single heavy defeat, no goals scored and defensive vulnerabilities exposed. While football remains unpredictable, the balance of Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty stats and the early head-to-head history both lean toward the Belgian side maintaining control of this Play-offs tie.

Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty H2H Statistics updated on 22 August 2026.

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