Kairat Almaty vs Celtic Predictions

• Celtic haven’t won any of their previous 12 European trips
• Kairat have won to nil in each of their three home qualifiers this term
• The Bhoys failed to create openings a week ago and they face a long flight to Kazakhstan

Celtic are vulnerable favourites

Celtic struggled to break down Kairat Almaty in their first leg last week, while the Kazakh side came close to snatching a victory in Glasgow on a couple of occasions.

The pair finished level on 0.56 Expected Goals, which shows how well Kairat managed to hold their own. A lack of signings was blamed for Celtic’s poor display, but their first leg slip hasn’t resulted in much movement on that front.

The Bhoys returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Livingston at the weekend. However, their midweek opponents have had the weekend off to recharge after flying back from Glasgow. Celtic are set to make the long journey east for an early kick-off on Tuesday, having failed to win across their last 12 European away days.

Kairat have relied on their home record to make it this far. It’s a tough journey for any side, which has helped the hosts to win to nil in each of their three games so far.

Kairat progressed on penalties in the last round, so they’ll be happy to dig in and hold on for a result. Back them to exploit a Celtic side who have tough trip ahead of them, with the hosts well-priced to avoid defeat.