The big picture

FC Twente come in 3rd on the ladder with 9 points; Kairat Almaty are 27th on 2. FC Twente have the higher position to protect.

Form

FC Twente have won three of their last five and most recently beat Excelsior 9–0.

Kairat Almaty have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Arsenal 2–3.

Kairat Almaty have lost their last five.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For FC Twente, watch Wout Weghorst (0.7 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Daan Rots (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).

For Kairat Almaty, watch Jorginho (0.1 goals a game in 2025-26) and Ofri Arad (0.3 goals a game in 2025-26).

At De Grolsch Veste

FC Twente have won 13 of their last 20 at De Grolsch Veste.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, FC Twente go in as clear favourites.