Safa Baku head into this match following a 1-0 away win against Qabala, showing defensive resilience by keeping a clean sheet. Imisli FK remain winless through two rounds with one point and three goals conceded. Given both teams have averaged only 0.5 goals scored per match, backing Safa Baku on the double chance offers a well-hedged position.
- Round
- Regular Season - 3
- Venue
- ASK Arena, Baku
- Referee
- T. Qurbanov
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -8 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Safa Baku or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Safa Baku host Imisli FK in round 3 of the Premyer Liqa season, with both sides seeking early-season momentum. Safa Baku enter the fixture in 6th place with three points from their opening two matches, having bounced back from an opening 2-0 defeat to Zira with a 1-0 away victory against Qabala.
Imisli FK occupy 8th place with one point from two matches. After starting their campaign with a goalless 0-0 draw against Araz, they suffered a 3-1 away loss against Zira on matchday two, conceding three goals in the process.
With both sides managing an average of just 0.5 goals scored per match across the opening rounds, this encounter projects as a closely contested, low-scoring affair where home advantage could tip the balance in Safa Baku's favour.
Key factors
- Safa Baku picked up their first win of the season last time out, defeating Qabala 1-0 away from home.
- Imisli FK are winless in their opening two league fixtures, recording a 0-0 draw with Araz and a 3-1 loss to Zira.
- Both teams average 0.5 goals scored per match across the first two rounds of the Premyer Liqa campaign.
- Imisli FK have conceded four goals across their last two competitive outings, averaging 1.5 goals conceded per league match this season.
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Şamaxı FK | 8 | +3 | 13 |
| 8 | Sumqayıt | 8 | -1 | 8 |
| 9 | Qabala | 9 | -11 | 7 |
| 10 | Imisli FK | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 11 | Safa BakuPremier League (Relegation) | 9 | -12 | 3 |
| 12 | ArazRelegation - I Liqa | 9 | -12 | 2 |
Our record in Premyer Liqa
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