National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Sabah or Kapaz that keep their silverware dream alive.
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Premier League match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Bank Respublika Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Kapaz have had more rest.
Sabah form and stats
Sabah was eliminated in the quarter-finals last season in the Azerbaidjan Cup. Qabala was too strong.The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the Premier League this season. Sabah have only managed 2 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses from their games here at Bank Respublika Arena. The Sabah manager V. Fernandez might feel some added pressure to get something from this game after two straight home defeats.
In the preceding match a 2-1 victory visiting Sumqayt.
Sabah has scored 7 league goals at home this season, in 7 matches. Sabah have conceded 10 in these home matches.
Kapaz form and stats
Kapaz was sent out of Azerbaidjan Cup in the 1st round last season.As the visiting team in Birinci Dasta matches, Kapaz have produced an overall stat of 2-2-1 so far. The last three matches for Kapaz have all ended in a draw. Kapaz has drawn their two previous away games.
The travelling fans enjoy Kapaz's attacking play in away games, having scored 8 goals in 5 league matches away. It's not easy to score on Kapaz as they have only conceded 4 goals from these away games.
Head 2 Head
Sabah missing players
Kapaz missing players
| Sabah | Kapaz | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 12 | Played | P | 12 | 25 | ||
| 6 | 3 | Won | W | 4 | 11 | ||
| 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 2 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 8 | Lost | L | 6 | 9 | ||
| 21 | 12 | Scored | S | 11 | 33 | ||
| 38 | 19 | Conceded | C | 14 | 27 | ||
| 88% | 92% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 83% | 88% | ||
| 80% | 83% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 42% | 48% | ||
| 48% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 44% | ||
| 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 17% | 24% | ||
| 8% | 17% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 8% | 16% | ||
| 40% | 42% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 32% | ||
| 20% | 17% | Clean Sheets | C S | 42% | 48% | ||
| 52% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 32% | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2.6 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.9 | ||
| 3 | 2 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | ||
| 9.4 | 9.4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4.3 | 7.3 | ||
| 3.7 | 3.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 1.8 | 2.9 | ||
| 25% | 32% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 43% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Neftci | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 27 |
| 2 | Qarabag | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 22 | 26 |
| 3 | Zira | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 23 |
| 4 | Sumqayt | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -4 | 16 |
| 5 | Qabala | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 15 |
| 6 | Sebail | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -4 | 13 |
| 7 | Sabah | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -5 | 13 |
| 8 | Kesl FK | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -7 | 13 |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Turan | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 27 |
| 2 | Neftchi II | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 21 |
| 3 | Sabah II | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 20 |
| 4 | Zaqatala | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 5 | Qarabag II | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 19 |
| 6 | Kapaz | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
| 7 | Kesl II | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 28 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | -14 | 10 |
| 8 | Sumqayt II | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -10 | 9 |
| 9 | Qaradag Lokbatan | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -11 | 6 |
| 10 | MOIK | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -15 | 6 |