Neftçi vs Sabah Prediction & Betting Tips

Neftçi play host to guests Sabah at Bakcell Arena in this Premyer Liqası game on Sunday.

For all of our match predictions, pre-game poll and statistics for Neftçi v Sabah, scroll down - plus the latest match odds.

📊 Form Guide

Neftçi

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Neftçi will be looking for an improved result here after the 1-0 Premyer Liqası loss in their previous game against Zira.

It’s been a rare occasion in recent times where Neftçi have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. It will be a concern for them that Neftçilər have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 6 of their previous 6 games, letting in 9 goals in the process. However, it remains to be seen if that trend will be maintained here in this game.

Sabah

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Since a loss in their previous game against Keşlə in Premyer Liqası action, Sabah and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.

The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games involving Sabah has become apparent of late. Examining their last six outings shows that it has happened 5 times. During those clashes, opposing sides have managed a goal total of 10 and Sabah have scored 6.

🤜🤛 Head to head

An inspection of past results between these clubs stretching back to 01/12/2018 tells us that these fixtures have not been kind to Sabah. They’ve not been able to get themselves any victories whatsoever while Neftçi have maintained the edge over them, beating them in 83 per cent of those match-ups.

16 goals were shared by the two clubs in this period, with 14 for Neftçilər and 2 for Sabah. The average number of goals per game works out to 2.67.

🗞️ Team News: Neftçi

Neftçi boss Roberto Bordin will be grateful to have no fitness concerns to speak of coming into this clash with a completely injury-free squad ready to go.

ℹ️ Team News: Sabah

In an otherwise available group, there’s only the lone fitness issue for the Sabah manager Rövşän Babayev to be concerned about. Aleksey Isaev (Leg Injury) won’t be playing here.

💭 Prediction

Neftçi are likely to stay in control for long periods of time and should be able to convert a few of the chances that they create.

In contrast, Sabah could well find it tough to score a goal of their own but we do think that it’s more than likely that they will be getting the chances to score, too.

We’re therefore anticipating a controlled 3-1 winning margin for Neftçi at the end of the 90 minutes.

Peter Guest, 23:35 16/10/2020