UEFA Champions League Gameweek 4
Inter 2 - 1 FT Kairat Almaty
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jorginho 6'
20' Yann Bisseck
45' L. Martinez
HT
↓ V. Gromyko ↑E. Tapalov 46'
46' ↓ L. Martinez ↑A. Bonny
O. Arad 55'
58' Nicolò Barella
63' ↓ D. Frattesi ↑P. Sucic
67' Carlos Augusto (F. Esposito)
71' ↓ N. Barella ↑H. Calhanoglu
71' ↓ F. Esposito ↑M. Thuram
↓ Edmilson Santos ↑Ricardinho 71'
↓ O. Arad ↑O. Baybek 71'
↓ Jorginho ↑G. Zaria 76'
↓ D. Kasabulat ↑A. Sadybekov 76'
81' ↓ Y. Bisseck ↑M. Akanji
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer 
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
46
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Yann Bisseck 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Stefan de Vrij 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Aerials Won
3
Tackles
Midfielders
Denzel Dumfries 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nicolò Barella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Dimarco 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Francesco Pio Esposito
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lautaro Martínez 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.6
Rating
Yes
Captain
BENCH
Josep Martínez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Calligaris
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christos Alexiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kairat Almaty
Goalkeepers
Temirlan Anarbekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aleksandr Mrynskiy
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Aleksandr Shirobokov 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Egor Sorokin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luís Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Damir Kasabulat
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Ofri Arad 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Valeri Gromyko
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Jorge Monteiro
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Dastan Satpaev 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Edmilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Aleksandr Zarutskiy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sherkhan Kalmurza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lev Kurgin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erkin Tapalov
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Adilet Sadybekov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Zaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olzhas Baybek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dan Glazer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jug Stanojev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Viana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -9
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Inter
Kairat Almaty
Inter
Kairat Almaty
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Augusto's Late Strike Breaks Kairat Resistance at the Meazza
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Inter's clinical finishing and midfield control overcame a stubborn Kairat Almaty side that refused to surrender, securing a vital Champions League group-stage win on home soil.
Dominance Tested by Resilience
From the opening whistle at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Federico Dimarco orchestrated Inter's rhythm with surgical precision, threading five key passes that carved open Kairat's defensive shape. The Intensity was unmistakable—Inter suffocated possession with 66% control, forcing their Kazakhstani visitors into a suffocating defensive posture. Yet Kairat's goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov proved a wall, producing six saves to keep his side alive. The Stakes climbed when VAR intervened early: a penalty was cancelled at the 20-minute mark after Yann Bisseck's challenge was reviewed, a reprieve that steadied Kairat's nerves.
Martinez's Composure, Arad's Reply
Lautaro Martinez broke the deadlock just before half-time, converting at the 45th minute with the clinical finishing that defines Inter's season. The Argentine's composure in the box reflected Inter's Balance—they were not just dominant; they were efficient. But Kairat refused to wilt. Oleg Arad levelled at 55 minutes, a sucker punch that reset the narrative and exposed Inter's vulnerability when Anarbekov's saves dried up. The match hung in the balance, Equilibrio restored on the pitch.
Augusto's Decisive Moment
The turning point arrived at the 67th minute. Carlos Augusto, the left-back who'd been a menace all evening, struck decisively with an assist from F. Esposito. His goal—rated 8.2 for his overall display—restored Inter's lead and, crucially, their psychological edge. From that moment, Kairat's resistance crumbled. Inter's 23 shots and 9.0 xG told the complete story: they were the superior force, and the scoreline reflected their true dominance. Anarbekov's six saves merely delayed the inevitable.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled a 20th-minute penalty against Bisseck, denying Inter an early advantage and keeping Kairat mentally in the contest until Augusto's decisive 67th-minute strike.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Inter's Siege of the San Siro
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. While Inter aim to cement their top-eight status, this fixture is a desperate fight for survival for a Kairat side staring at a premature European exit.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage enters its fourth round this early November, the gulf between these two sides couldn't be wider. Inter sit comfortably in 6th place, boasting a solid Form with three consecutive wins in domestic and continental play. Conversely, Kairat Almaty arrive at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza rooted to 36th in the table, having secured just a single point from six matches. The Stakes are essentially non-existent for the hosts but represent a final stand for the visitors, who need a miracle to avoid the bottom-tier 'relegation' from the competition. Despite the high Stars value of the Inter squad, the lack of competitive Balance suggests a one-sided affair.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Inter's relentless wide rotations against Kairat’s low block. With Lautaro Martínez leading the line for Inter, the Italian giants will look to stretch the pitch and force Kairat Almaty’s captain and defenders into constant lateral shifts. If João Paulo can find a rare pocket of space on the counter-attack for the Kazakh side, they might threaten, but the physical disparity in midfield makes a breakthrough unlikely.
Our Prediction
Expect Inter to establish camp in the opposition half from the opening whistle. Kairat will likely hold firm for the first twenty minutes, but Inter’s superior technical quality should eventually break the deadlock. We anticipate a comfortable 3-0 victory for the Nerazzurri, who will likely rotate their squad once the result is secured.