Inter vs Kairat: H2H, lineups and match prediction — November 5, 2025
On Wednesday, November 5, in the fourth round of the Champions League, Inter Milan will host the tournament underdogs, Kazakhstan's Kairat, at home. Read on for a closer look at both teams' form and our match prediction.
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Match preview
Inter have started the 2025/26 season with confidence, losing just three out of thirteen matches—all defeats coming in the league. Nevertheless, the team has picked up 21 points in the other seven games and is in the thick of the Scudetto race: after ten rounds, the Nerazzurri sit second, trailing Napoli by just a single point. Their Champions League campaign is going perfectly: they've won all three opening fixtures, scoring nine goals without conceding a single one, and are currently fourth in the overall standings. Along the way, Inter have swept aside Ajax, Slavia, and Royale Union, giving their opponents no chance at all.
Inter are a side that looks to control the game: high possession rates, aggressive pressing, and frequent use of the flanks. Their defense this season has been much more solid than their rivals', and their attacking depth allows them to dominate matches.
Kairat have wrapped up their campaign in the Kazakhstan Premier League, clinching the domestic title for the second year running. In 26 matches, the Almaty club collected 59 points, securing the championship in the final round with a 1-1 draw against Astana. On the continental stage, the Kazakh side has understandably struggled: after losing to Sporting (1-4) and Real Madrid (0-5), they managed a goalless draw against Cyprus' Pafos in the third round.
For the upcoming match, Kairat will be forced to play catch-up: they'll try to hit on the counter, transition quickly, and exploit any moments when Inter briefly lose focus. It will be a tough task, as the hosts boast superior class and pace.
Probable lineups
Inter: Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Martinez, Esposito
Kairat: Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata; Glazer, Arad; Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Gromyko; Satpaev
Match facts and head-to-head
- This is the first ever meeting between the two clubs
- Inter haven't conceded a single goal in their first three Champions League matches
- Kairat have scored just one goal in their first three European games
Prediction
Despite being clear favorites, I don't expect Inter to show their full hand here, especially with the need to keep up their league momentum. My prediction: total under 4.5 goals at 1.7
