Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C.: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. in the Champions League on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Post-Match Review
Olympiacos F.C. beat Kairat 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter. The first half saw both sides struggle to create clear chances, with Olympiacos holding a slight edge in possession but failing to break through a resolute Kairat defence. Kairat, coming off a string of recent losses including heavy defeats to Real Madrid and Inter, made two changes at half-time to inject energy, but it was Olympiacos who grew stronger as the game wore on.
The breakthrough came in the 73rd minute when Gelson Martins scored for Olympiacos, assisted by substitute Mehdi Taremi, shifting the momentum decisively. Kairat pushed forward late on with further substitutions, but Olympiacos managed the game well to secure the win. This result extends Kairat’s poor run, with no wins in their last five outings, while Olympiacos bounce back from recent setbacks against top sides like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Statistics
Olympiacos edged possession with 54% compared to Kairat’s 46%, which allowed them to dictate much of the tempo and rack up eight corners against Kairat’s one, pointing to sustained pressure on the home goal. Kairat showed flair in attack with 60 successful dribbles to Olympiacos’ 42, suggesting they were dangerous on the counter but lacked the final product, as evidenced by zero assists recorded for them against Olympiacos’ one.
Discipline saw Kairat pick up one yellow card while Olympiacos had two, with no reds for either side, keeping the game competitive throughout. Kairat used all five substitutions, including double changes at half-time where Valeriy Gromyko replaced Giorgi Zaria and Jorginho came on for Ricardinho, followed by Azamat Tuyakbaev for Erkin Tapalov at 62’, and later Damir Kasabulat for Olzhas Baybek plus Jug Stanojev for Edmilson at 82’; Olympiacos made three, with Mehdi Taremi replacing Chiquinho and Gabriel Strefezza for Daniel Podence at 62’, then Dani García for Santiago Hezze at 84’.
Key Moments from Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C.
The match remained tight until Gelson Martins broke the deadlock for Olympiacos in the 73rd minute, slotting home after an assist from Mehdi Taremi, who had come on as a substitute earlier. This goal proved decisive, rewarding Olympiacos’ dominance in corners and possession.
Kairat’s half-time substitutions of Valeriy Gromyko for Giorgi Zaria and Jorginho for Ricardinho aimed to spark their attack, but Azamat Tuyakbaev’s yellow card at 70’ for an unspecified offence added pressure. Olympiacos had earlier bookings for Santiago Hezze at 14’ and Giulian Biancone at 35’, yet they held firm after their double change at 62’ introducing Mehdi Taremi and Gabriel Strefezza.
Kairat 0-1 Olympiacos F.C. Lineups
Kairat
Kairat lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base while relying on players like Erkin Tapalov and Ricardinho in midfield before their half-time exits. Standout partnerships included the attacking link-up involving Edmilson, who featured prominently until substituted late on, with support from Olzhas Baybek in the forward areas.
Olympiacos F.C.
Olympiacos F.C. set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, emphasising control through midfielders like Santiago Hezze before his late substitution, and creativity from Daniel Podence until he was replaced. Gelson Martins provided a key threat on the wing, forming effective partnerships with the likes of Chiquinho in attack prior to the changes.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
Gelson Martins earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game while delivering three key passes and creating opportunities throughout. Though he didn’t record any assists or big chances created in the stats, his clinical finish in the 73rd minute proved the difference in a tight contest.
Updated Form Guide
Kairat
Recent Champions League matches:
- Loss: 0-1 vs Olympiacos F.C. (H)
- Loss: 2-3 vs FC København (A)
- Loss: 1-2 vs Inter (A)
- Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
- Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
Olympiacos F.C.
Recent Champions League matches:
- Win: 1-0 vs Kairat (A)
- Loss: 3-4 vs Real Madrid (H)
- Draw: 1-1 vs PSV (H)
- Loss: 1-6 vs FC Barcelona (A)
- Loss: 0-2 vs Arsenal (A)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Kairat
Kairat have just suffered a 0-1 home loss to Olympiacos F.C., leaving them in 35th place on one point after a tough run of form with four defeats and one draw in their last five games.
Olympiacos F.C.
Olympiacos F.C. have just secured a 1-0 away win over Kairat, boosting them to 26th place on five points following a mixed recent spell with one win, one draw and three losses in their last five outings. They face Aris next on 2025-12-14 at 18:00, with the opposition’s current standing yet to be confirmed, but this fixture offers a chance to build momentum and push higher up the table.
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