Last 4 matches · 0W-0D-4L · -5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-2D-2L · -1 goal difference
BetGenius backs Şamaxı FK or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Sumqayıt enter round five of the Premyer Liqa in search of their first points of the season after suffering three consecutive defeats to start the campaign. Currently sitting at the bottom of the table in 12th position, the hosts have conceded six goals across their opening three fixtures while managing to score just twice.
Şamaxı FK enter this contest in far steadier form, positioned sixth in the standings with five points accumulated entirely from away fixtures. Their four road matches have yielded a 4-1 win over Kapaz, goalless draws against Qabala and Turan, and a solitary loss against Qarabag.
Head-to-head history also leans toward the visitors, with Şamaxı FK winning five of the previous ten meetings between the two clubs, including a 1-0 away victory at Sumqayıt in their most recent encounter in March 2026.
| # | 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 |
| 11 | ArazPremier League (Relegation) | 4 | -7 | 1 |
| 12 | SumqayıtRelegation - I Liqa | 3 | -4 | 0 |
Şamaxı FK have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.1 goals a game, only 40% went over 2.5.
Sumqayıt have struggled at both ends of the pitch to open the campaign, scoring only 0.67 goals per game while allowing an average of two goals against in three defeats. In contrast, Şamaxı FK are unbeaten in their last three league outings, showing solid defensive structure with two clean sheets across four away matches. Backing the visitors to avoid defeat aligns well with recent form and previous head-to-head encounters.
Published September 11, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
