Azerbaijan, First Division
Fri, May 15, 2026
Baku Sporting 3 - 0 Zaqatala Fk
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Prediction: Baku Wins , OV 1.5
Results: Baku Wins, OV 1.5 Goals(3 - 0)
Pre-Match Takeaways
- Baku Sporting have drawn 50 percent of their last six home matches
- Zaqatala FK have suffered 14 losses in their 25 games this season
- Baku Sporting and Zaqatala Fk have scored an average of 1.41 and 0.96
Baku Sporting face Zaqatala FK today (Friday, May 15, 2026) in the Azerbaijan First Division at the Baku Olympic Stadium. This is a mid-table battle, with both sides looking to finish the season strongly.
Quick Signals
- Baku Sporting have not been beaten in 23 of their 27 most recent matches in I Liqa
- Zaqatala FK are on a losing streak of 5 straight matches in I Liqa
Key Signals
- Baku Sporting’s edge: Home advantage, stronger attack, better recent form.
- Zaqatala’s edge: Less pressure, opportunistic set-piece play.
- Likely scenario: Baku dominate possession and create chances, Zaqatala threaten on counters. Baku’s consistency should see them edge it.
Standings:
Baku Sporting: 4th place, 45 points
Zaqatala FK: 7th place, 25 points
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings: Baku Sporting 3 wins, Zaqatala 1 win, 1 draw.
Most recent: Baku Sporting won 2–0 away in December 2025.
Team Form
Baku Sporting
Recent form: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 5.
Strengths: Solid home record, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
Concerns: Defensive lapses late in matches.
Key players:
Elvin Mammadov (midfield creativity)
Rauf Aliyev (top scorer, 8 goals this season)
Zaqatala FK
Recent form: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses in last 5.
Strengths: Dangerous on set pieces, resilient away performances.
Concerns: Struggling for goals (only 3 in last 5 matches).
Key players:
Tural Gurbanov (captain, defensive leader)
Emin Jafarov (forward, 5 goals this season)
Outcome:
Baku Wins
OV 1.5
Baku Sporting: 4th place, 45 points
Zaqatala FK: 7th place, 25 points
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings: Baku Sporting 3 wins, Zaqatala 1 win, 1 draw.
Most recent: Baku Sporting won 2–0 away in December 2025.
Team Form
Baku Sporting
Recent form: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss in last 5.
Strengths: Solid home record, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
Concerns: Defensive lapses late in matches.
Key players:
Elvin Mammadov (midfield creativity)
Rauf Aliyev (top scorer, 8 goals this season)
Zaqatala FK
Recent form: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses in last 5.
Strengths: Dangerous on set pieces, resilient away performances.
Concerns: Struggling for goals (only 3 in last 5 matches).
Key players:
Tural Gurbanov (captain, defensive leader)
Emin Jafarov (forward, 5 goals this season)
Outcome:
Baku Wins
OV 1.5
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