Qabala have historically dominated this fixture, claiming six wins and three draws across their last ten meetings with Şamaxı FK. Although Qabala have opened the league season with consecutive 1-0 losses, Şamaxı FK have also struggled going forward, failing to win either of their opening two road games and scoring just one goal.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
SolidBetGenius backs Qabala or Draw (Double Chance) at 68% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Qabala host Şamaxı FK in round 3 of the Premyer Liqa looking to register their first points of the new campaign. The hosts have endured a frustrating start, suffering back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Turan and Safa Baku, leaving them 11th in the standings without a goal scored.
Şamaxı FK enter the encounter sitting in 7th place with one point from two away fixtures. Following a 3-1 defeat to reigning champions Qarabag, they tightened up defensively to earn a goalless draw at Turan on matchday two.
Historically, Qabala hold a distinct edge in this fixture, winning six of the last ten head-to-head encounters while suffering only one defeat. While early-season scoring struggles suggest a low-margin affair, home advantage and past meetings offer Qabala a solid foundation to avoid defeat.
Key factors
- Head-to-head advantage: Qabala have won 6 of the last 10 meetings between the sides, suffering only 1 defeat.
- Low scoring start: Qabala have failed to score across their opening 2 league fixtures, conceding exactly 1 goal in each.
- Şamaxı FK road form: Şamaxı FK have collected 1 point from their opening 2 away matches, scoring 1 goal and conceding 3.
- Tight historical margins: 60% of the last 10 head-to-head encounters between these clubs have finished with under 2.5 total goals.
Statistical comparison
Qabala at home vs Şamaxı FK awayTable context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | QarabagPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 4 | Neftchi Baku | 4 | +9 | 9 |
| 5 | Turan | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Şamaxı FK | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 7 | Qabala | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 8 | Imisli FK | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 9 | Kapaz | 3 | -4 | 3 |
| 10 | Safa Baku | 4 | -5 | 3 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Qabala have won 6 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.5 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
- 2026-05-21Qabala 3-1 Şamaxı FK
- 2026-01-24Şamaxı FK 0-4 Qabala
- 2025-10-05Qabala 0-1 Şamaxı FK
- 2023-05-22Şamaxı FK 0-0 Qabala
- 2023-03-17Qabala 2-0 Şamaxı FK
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