Arsenal have been one of the standout teams in this season’s Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side have won all seven of their league phase matches, taking the maximum 21 points and sealing a place in the last 16 with one game still to play. Softfootball reported that They have scored 20 goals and conceded just two, showing both attacking power and defensive control.
Last week, Arsenal produced an impressive performance away at Inter Milan. Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres secured a 3–1 win at San Siro, underlining their quality on the European stage. A draw at the Emirates on Wednesday would be enough to confirm top spot.
Arsenal posted a video on their X handle to reflect the team’s mindset ahead of the next match, stressing that there is still a long way to go this season and that the manager is eager to build momentum again.
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However, Arsenal come into this game looking to respond after a disappointing 3–2 home defeat to Manchester United at the weekend. It was their first home loss of the season, and the fans will expect a strong reaction.
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Kairat, meanwhile, are playing their first Champions League campaign and already know they will exit the competition at this stage. The Kazakh side have picked up just one point so far, a goalless draw against Pafos. They have shown effort and discipline but have struggled against stronger opposition.
With both teams’ positions already decided, this match will be about pride for Kairat and performance for Arsenal.
Team News
Arsenal will be without Declan Rice and Mikel Merino, who are both suspended. Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie have returned to training, while Christian Norgaard is expected to start in midfield. Viktor Gyokeres could also return to the starting lineup.
Kairat have injury concerns, with teenager Dastan Satpaev a doubt. Several winter signings are ineligible.
Possible Lineups
Arsenal: Kepa; White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Lewis Skelly; Odegaard, Norgaard, Eze; Madueke, Gyokeres, Martinelli
Kairat: Anarbekov; Tapalov, Martynovich, Sorokin, Mata; Sadybekov, Glazer; Mrynskiy, Jorginho, Gromyko; Edmilson
Prediction
Arsenal should have too much quality and motivation and are expected to deliver a comfortable home win.
Where to watch
| Region / Country | TV Channel / Platform | Streaming Option |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | SuperSport Football Plus Nigeria | DStv App |
| United Kingdom | TNT Sports 7 | Discovery+ app and website |
| United States | — | Paramount+ |
| India | Sony Sports | SonyLIV |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| South Africa | SuperSport Football Plus ROA | DStv App |
