๐งพ Match Context & Recent Form KuPS carry a solid 2โ0 advantage into this return leg after a commanding win in Finland. They earned that result thanks to second-half goals from Mohamed Toure and Jaakko Oksanen, snapping Kairatโs long unbeaten streak. Kairat rebounded domestically at the weekend with a 3โ1 league win over Tobol and arrive with renewed confidence. They have historically been strong at home in European competition, winning their previous four home fixtures in qualifying roundsโall by two-goal margins or more. KuPS are on an eight-game unbeaten run across competitions and show strong away resilience. Kairatโs challenge is clear: overturn a two-goal deficit on home turf. 2. Team Outlook & Tactics Kairat (Home) Likely to switch from 4โ3โ3 to a more aggressive 4โ4โ2 to chase the tie.Dan Glazer will miss the match due to suspension; defender Amirbek Barzabayev returns to contention. Brazilian forward Jorginho leads the attack, often supported by Dastan Satpayev or Ricardinhoโboth capable of unlocking defenses. KuPS (Away) Expected to revert to a cautious 4โ5โ1 to protect their aggregate lead.Mohamed Toure is the main offensive outlet, supported by Otto Ruoppi, Jaakko Oksanen, Doni Arifi, and Petteri Pennanen. Focus on compact shape and counter-attacks to capitalize on Kairatโs home pressure. Prediction: Kairat 2โ0 KuPS (Level aggregate 2โ2; Kairat edge it on penalties or extra time)
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