The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 9th and 2nd in the Promotion - Conference League (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Gabala won 0.
- Recent results have been tough for Gabala (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Sabah shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Gabala could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, Sabah enters as the overwhelming favorite.
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Gabala has recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 13 losses, with a goal aggregate of 19:41 (averaging 1:2.1 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Gabala against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with 12:17 goals (averaging 1.2:1.7 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Neftci Baku | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 18:5 | 13 | 16 |
| 2 | Sabah Baku | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14:1 | 13 | 16 |
| 3 | Qarabag | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11:4 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Turan Tovuz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | Shamakhi | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:9 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Zira | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:9 | -1 | 11 |
| 7 | Kapaz | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | -1 | 10 |
| 8 | Sumqayit | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Gabala | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3:11 | -8 | 4 |
| 10 | Imisli FK | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | -7 | 4 |
| 11 | Safa Baku | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4:15 | -11 | 3 |
| 12 | Araz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6:17 | -11 | 2 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Premier League (Relegation)
Relegation ~ I Liqa
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