Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Azerbaijan
Qarabag
€22.25m
Neftchi Baku
€11.12m
Preview
The Tofiq Bəhramov Stadium will host a familiar fixture on April 19th as Qarabag, Azerbaijan’s dominant force, faces Neftchi Baku in a match that pits financial muscle against occasional defiance. The betting odds tell a clear story—Qarabag at 1.24, Neftchi at a distant 9.5—but football, as Neftchi has proven before, loves a plot twist.
With a squad valuation double that of Neftchi (€22.25m vs. €11.12m), Qarabag’s financial edge translates to consistency. Their 4-0 demolition of Neftchi in September 2024, achieved at nearly identical odds (1.27), showcased their tactical ruthlessness. Add last November’s 2-1 Europa Conference League win over Bodo/Glimt (a 5.25 underdog victory), and it’s clear this team thrives under pressure.
The league’s home-win rate (38.5%) might seem modest, but Qarabag skews it. They’ve turned their stadium into a fortress, leveraging a style that blends possession with quick transitions. NerdyTips’ 7.7/10 trust rating for a home win at 1.24 isn’t just cautious optimism—it’s a reflection of a system that works.
At 1.67 odds, the ‘over’ market whispers rather than shouts (confidence: 3.9), but the stats hum in agreement. The league’s 45.4% over-2.5-goal rate aligns with Qarabag’s habit of scoring early (predicted 1-1 halftime score) and Neftchi’s vulnerability late in games. A 2-1 final score prediction feels almost poetic: Qarabag’s firepower meets Neftchi’s stubbornness.
Neftchi’s 1-1 draw against Qarabag in February 2023 (at 7.0 odds) is the outlier that keeps bettors wary. They’re capable of low-block resilience, and the league’s 45.1% BTTS rate suggests they might sneak a goal. But replicating that magic requires perfection—something Qarabag rarely allows.
Final Verdict: Betting against Qarabag here is like swimming upstream. The 1x2 market’s 7.8 confidence score at 1.24 odds is the safe harbor, while the ‘over’ offers a spicier alternative. Neftchi’s hope lies in chaos; Qarabag’s strength lies in preventing it. Expect control, a few fireworks, and three points staying with the favorites.
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Derby match
1 -417
Qarabag is expected to win with odds of -4171 -417
Qarabag is expected to win with odds of -417Over 2.5 -208
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -110
Both teams are expected to score1X&O2.5 -169
Home win/draw and over 2.5 goals
2:1
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13
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10
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 Qarabag |
19-Apr-25
3:0
| Neftchi Baku  |
| Neftchi Baku |
16-Feb-25
0:1
| Qarabag |
| Neftchi Baku |
01-Dec-24
0:3
| Qarabag |
| Qarabag |
20-Sep-24
4:0
| Neftchi Baku |
| Qarabag |
04-May-24
5:0
| Neftchi Baku |
| Qarabag |
24-Apr-24
4:1
| Neftchi Baku |
| Neftchi Baku |
02-Apr-24
0:4
| Qarabag |
| Neftchi Baku |
03-Mar-24
1:4
| Qarabag |
Recent Matches of Qarabag| 14 Dec |
Qarabag.
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| Araz.
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| 10 Dec | L |
Qarabag.
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2:4
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Recent Matches of Neftchi Baku
| 08 Dec | L |  Sabah Baku. |
2:0 |
Neftci Baku. |
Azerbaijan - Premyer Liqa| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Qarabag | 36 | 86-19 | 89 |
| 2 |
Zira | 36 | 59-27 | 74 |
| 3 |
Araz | 36 | 34-29 | 58 |
| 4 |
Turan | 36 | 45-39 | 55 |
| 5 |
Sabah FA | 36 | 50-46 | 48 |
| 6 |
Neftchi Baku | 36 | 39-49 | 43 |
| 7 |
Keshla FC | 36 | 32-46 | 36 |
| 8 |
Sumqayıt | 36 | 31-53 | 33 |
| 9 |
Kapaz | 36 | 28-65 | 32 |
| 10 |
Səbail | 36 | 28-59 | 22 |
