Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty - Live Stream

View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026/2027 UEFA Europa League play-off Match - Anderlecht vs Kairat Almaty.

Anderlecht are firmly positioned to qualify for the UEFA Europa League league phase when they host Kairat Almaty in Thursday’s play-off second leg on August 27, 2026. The Belgian side carry a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead back to Brussels after Jaakko Oksanen’s early own goal was followed by strikes from Lukáš Ambros and Danylo Sikan in Kazakhstan. The return match kicks off at 20:30 Central European Summer Time and local Belgian time (14:30 US Eastern) at Lotto Park in Anderlecht, Brussels. Kairat must win by three goals to force extra time or by at least four to qualify inside 90 minutes, while Anderlecht will advance with a victory, draw or defeat by fewer than three goals. The winner reaches the Europa League league phase, with the losing team entering the Conference League league phase.

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First-leg context and recent form

Anderlecht took the lead after only two minutes when Oksanen diverted the ball into his own net. Ambros doubled the advantage in the 24th minute before Kairat defender Aleksandr Shirobokov was sent off in the 38th. Sikan then made it 3-0 during first-half stoppage time.

The Belgian side controlled 69% of possession and produced six shots on target compared with Kairat’s three. Ambros was the standout performer, scoring once and assisting Sikan’s goal.

Vítor Bruno’s Anderlecht are unbeaten in their five Europa League qualifiers this season, recording four consecutive victories after opening with a 1-1 draw at Hammarby. They eliminated Hammarby and PAOK by identical 4-2 aggregate scorelines before their convincing success in Almaty.

Kairat have now lost four of their previous five European fixtures. The Kazakh champions were eliminated from Champions League qualifying by Levski Sofia following consecutive 1-0 defeats and now need an exceptional away performance to rescue their Europa League campaign.

Team news

Anderlecht

Anderlecht remain without Ilay Camara and Lucas Hey, who are recovering from foot injuries sustained during preseason. Defender Killian Sardella is also doubtful as he works his way back after surgery on a muscular injury.

Midfielder Cédric Hatenboer is unavailable after undergoing surgery on a broken nose suffered during training. His absence is unlikely to change the starting lineup, however, as Marco Kana, Enric Llansana and Ambros are expected to continue in midfield.

Nathan Saliba is no longer available after completing a permanent move to Villarreal earlier this week. Bruno could rotate because of the three-goal advantage, with Oliver Antman, Marten Winkler, Tristan Degreef and Adriano Bertaccini among the alternatives.

Kairat Almaty

Central defender Aleksandr Shirobokov is suspended following his first-leg red card. Lev Kurgin is the leading candidate to replace him alongside Lucas Áfrico, although Olzhas Baibek provides another option.

Kairat have not reported any significant new injuries. Edmilson should continue at centre-forward, with former Barcelona attacker Marc Gual operating just behind him.

Oiva Jukkola and Aleksandr Mrynskiy are expected to provide the width, while Oksanen and Gustavo Mendonça should remain in central midfield despite the former’s own goal in the opening match.

Predicted lineups

Anderlecht (4-3-3): Colin Coosemans; Ali Maamar, Giulian Biancone, Léo Pétrot, Ludwig Augustinsson; Lukáš Ambros, Enric Llansana, Marco Kana; Mihajlo Cvetković, Danylo Sikan, Joshua Nga Kana.

Kairat Almaty (4-4-1-1): Temirlan Anarbekov; Yerkin Tapalov, Lev Kurgin, Lucas Áfrico, Luís Mata; Oiva Jukkola, Jaakko Oksanen, Gustavo Mendonça, Aleksandr Mrynskiy; Marc Gual; Edmilson.