TIPS - Kairat Almaty VS Real Madrid

[(FC Kairat Almaty) Strength]:
1. FC Kairat Almaty forward Edmilson came on as a substitute in the last Champions League match and scored a goal, which was one of the team's few bright spots. He is expected to receive more playing time in this match.
2. FC Kairat Almaty did not have a league fixture over the weekend, giving them a full nine days to prepare. The players have ample physical reserves and can enter the match in optimal condition.
3. FC Kairat Almaty won 3-1 over Zhenis in the last league game at home, securing a 3-game winning streak in the league, showing their dominance in their domestic league.
4. FC Kairat Almaty played 8 Champions League qualifiers previously, remaining unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in 4 home ones, demonstrating reliable home strength.
5. FC Kairat Almaty kept all clean sheets in their four home games in the Champions League qualification, boasting solid defense at home.

[(FC Kairat Almaty) Weakness]:
1. FC Kairat Almaty goalkeepers, Aleksandr Zarutskiy and Temirlan Anarbekov, as well as forwards Joao Paulo and Elder Santana, are all unavailable for this match due to injury.
2. In their first Champions League match, FC Kairat Almaty suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Primeira Liga powerhouses Sporting CP on the road, indicating a lack of overall strength in the UEFA CL.

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF forward Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in the last league match, which briefly helped the team tie the game. According to statistics, the French superstar scored in all 7 of his club and national team appearances in September, contributing a total of 9 goals and 2 assists during that period.
2. Real Madrid CF scored 12 goals in the last 5 competitive games, averaging over 2 goals per game, boasting full offense.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Real Madrid CF's defense is currently suffering a severe injury crisis. Dani Carvajal left the last league match with an injury and will be out for a month. Additionally, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy are all long-term absentees. Eder Militao's ankle injury will prevent him from participating in this Champions League match.
2. Real Madrid CF suffered their first defeat of the season in the last league round, a painful 5-2 loss to city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby, which ended their 7-match winning streak in all competitions and delivered a significant blow to their morale.
3. Real Madrid CF conceded 8 goals in the last 5 competitive games, with an average of 1.6 goals per game, revealing a flawed defensive end.
4. Real Madrid CF won 3 and lost 4 in their 7 away games in last season's Champions League, with a win rate of only 43%, performing poorly in the UEFA CL.
5. Real Madrid CF's Champions League away trip is proving quite challenging, as they must fly over 6,400 kilometers to Kazakhstan to play against FC Kairat Almaty. The 9-hour journey will subject the players to a severe physical test, and under the fatigue of the long journey, they are unlikely to recover their best form.

[Tips]:
FC Kairat Almaty suffered a heavy defeat in their first Champions League match away from home, but this has not affected their league form as they secured a victory afterward and remain in the top tier of title contenders.

The team have shown a very good home record in the Champions League, featuring solid home defense.

Real Madrid CF played a tough battle against Atletico Madrid in their last league match, ultimately suffering a painful defeat.

Furthermore, Real Madrid must endure a 9-hour flight to reach Kazakhstan. The players are currently exhausted both mentally and physically and clearly won't be able to play in their optimal condition.

Combined with the significant injury concerns on the Real Madrid backline, they should not be overrated for this match.

Thus, it is expected that FC Kairat Almaty will avoid a heavy defeat at home.

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