Can Qarabağ beat Keşlə FK in Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu clash?

The hosts Qarabağ saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Premier League. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Sabah.

These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.

Qarabağ are battling for top spots and have everything to play for. Keşlə are struggling to avoid relegation.

Qarabağ form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu as Qarabağ, who have the most scored goals (62) in Premier League, have scored 37 goals to get 31 points from 13 games. The overall stats in the Premier League are 10-1-2 (wins-draws-losses). Qarabağ haven’t lost a league-game in eleven attempts regardless of arena, a great achievement. Their last loss was the fixture versus Neftci, 89 days ago.

Happy days for Qarabağ in their previous game, a Premier League match away at Sabah (placed 5th) that ended with a 4-0 victory. Before that, Qarabağ drew at home versus Zira.

As indicated by the result mentioned above, Qarabağ played a great game against Sabah and beat them comfortably. Expectations are high for this one. The 4-0 win against Sabah was decided after a strong and deadly first half, making the second half more of a journey towards the final whistle.

Qarabağ are an "over 2,5 goals" team alone here at Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu in their league games, having scored an impressive 37 goals in 13 matches. Qarabağ have only conceded 10 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Keşlə FK form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Keşlə FK so far with only 12 points returning home. The records show 2-6-5 (win-draw-lose). Travelling has not been lucrative for the away team as they have returned home without a win in ten away games in a row.

Keşlə FK aren't clicking offensively as they have gone 219 league minutes without a goal. C. Meza Colli was the last player to find the net.

This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Premier League home defeat versus Sumqayt with 0-1 on the scoreboard. A loss against Neftci was the result prior to that, in a home game.

The attacking power of Keşlə when travelling is not overwhelming with 12 goals scored from 13 league matches away. In the opposite end, Keşlə have conceded 21 goals in their away games.

Head 2 Head

Qarabağ and Keşlə FK have met before this season: Keşlə FK - Qarabağ 1-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Qarabağ won seven games, three matches ended with a draw and Keşlə FK has zero wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six

Top Goalscorers

M. Mədətov 17 goals

F. Ozobić 11 goals

A. Zoubir 7 goals

Qarabağ missing players

Keşlə FK missing players