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Cold Clash: Kairat Hosts Olympiacos in Do-or-Die Battle
9 Dec
Summary
- Both Kairat and Olympiacos are winless, facing elimination from the Champions League.
- Kairat plays in Astana's climate-controlled stadium due to -20°C temperatures.
- Olympiacos aims for their first UCL win since 2020-21 against struggling Kairat.
Kairat Almaty and Olympiacos are set for a pivotal Champions League clash in Kazakhstan, with both teams yet to secure a victory in the current season. The fixture will be held at Astana Arena, a venue equipped with advanced climate control to mitigate the severe -20°C winter temperatures.
Kairat, the reigning Kazakh champions, have been solely focused on European duties but have narrowly lost their previous matches. In contrast, Olympiacos has been more active, achieving four wins in their last five fixtures, including a recent league triumph, despite a thrilling loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
With elimination looming, both teams have everything to play for. Kairat will be without suspended forward Dastan Satpaev and are hampered by injuries to key players. Olympiacos, while on better form, must be wary of key players receiving yellow cards. A draw is the predicted outcome, reflecting the high stakes and desperation of both clubs.
