Kairat 0-0 Pafos FC: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes' post-match review of Kairat 0-0 Pafos FC in the Champions League on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a bit of a stalemate, wasn't it? Kairat and Pafos FC played out a goalless draw at home, which might not have been the most thrilling spectacle, but it certainly was a hard-fought battle. Kairat, coming off a couple of heavy defeats against Real Madrid and Sporting CP, managed to stop the rot and secure a point. Pafos FC, on the other hand, continued their solid run of form, having not lost in their last three matches before this one. No standout performances to shout about, but both teams will be pleased to keep a clean sheet and take something from the game.

The result might not have been a surprise given the recent form of both teams. Kairat, despite their high possession, couldn't find a way through a resilient Pafos FC defence. Pafos, who had a good result against Olympiacos in their last away game, showed they can hold their own against tough opposition. This draw means Kairat have now gone three games without a win, while Pafos FC extend their unbeaten run to four matches. A point each, and both teams will be looking to build on this in their next outings.

The stats from this match tell a story of dominance without reward for Kairat. With 69% possession and six corners to Pafos FC's four, you'd think they'd have nicked a goal somewhere. But football's not always about possession, is it? Pafos FC, with just 31% of the ball, managed to keep Kairat at bay, showing great defensive discipline.

What's interesting is the card count. Kairat picked up three yellow cards, while Pafos FC had one yellow and one red. That's a bit of a surprise, considering Kairat had the lion's share of the ball. It shows Pafos FC were willing to put their bodies on the line to secure the draw. A gritty performance from the visitors, and Kairat will be wondering how they didn't make their dominance count.

Unfortunately, there were no key moments to report from Kairat's side of things. No goals, no assists, no cards, and no substitutions that changed the game's course. It was a quiet night for them, despite their possession stats.

On the Pafos FC side, there were also no key moments to highlight. No goals or assists, but they did pick up a yellow card and a red card. The red card might have been a turning point, but Pafos FC managed to hold on for the draw despite being a man down. A testament to their defensive resolve.

Kairat lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Temirlan Anarbekov in goal. The back four of Erkin Tapalov, Aleksandr Martynovich, Egor Sorokin, and Luís Mata provided a solid base, while Dan Glazer and Ofri Arad sat in midfield. The attacking trio of Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Jorginho, and Valeriy Gromyko supported striker Dastan Satpaev.

No surprises in the lineup, but the four substitutions made by Kairat didn't seem to have the desired impact. Despite their high possession, no player really stood out, and they couldn't break down the Pafos FC defence. A frustrating night for the home side, but they'll take the point and move on.

Pafos FC also opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Neofytos Michail between the sticks. The defence consisted of Bruno, Derrick Luckassen, David Luiz, and Kostas Pileas, while Ivan Sunjic and Pêpê anchored the midfield. João Correia, Domingos Quina, and Mislav Orsic supported striker Vlad Dragomir.

The lineup was as expected, but the five substitutions made by Pafos FC didn't change the game's outcome. Despite losing a man to a red card, they managed to hold on for a valuable point away from home. A solid performance from the visitors, who will be pleased with their defensive display.

Temirlan Anarbekov is Ladbrokes' Man of the Match, and rightly so. The Kairat goalkeeper made five crucial saves to keep a clean sheet, conceding no goals in the process. He also contributed with one clearance, showing his all-around defensive prowess. A standout performance in a game that needed a hero between the sticks.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Pafos FC (H)
• Loss: 0-5 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Sporting CP (A)
• Win: 0-0 (3-2 pens) vs Celtic (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Celtic (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Kairat (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs FC Bayern München (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Olympiacos F.C. (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Crvena Zvezda (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Crvena Zvezda (A)

Sitting in 33rd place with just one point, Kairat will be looking to climb the table when they face Inter on November 05, 2025 at 20:00. Inter are in 2nd place with 9 points, so it'll be a tough test for Kairat. This draw might give them a bit of confidence, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get anything from this match.

Pafos FC, in 26th place with 2 points, will take on Villarreal on November 05, 2025 at 17:45. Villarreal are just below them in the table with 1 point, so it's a crucial game for both teams. Pafos FC will be buoyed by their defensive display in this match and will look to build on that as they aim to move up the standings.

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