With their 5 point advantage in the league table, Sumqayıt fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Qabala.
Sumqayıt have less rest than Qabala in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Azerbaidjan Cup game only four days ago. This match was also played here at Kapital Bank Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Qabala have had more rest.
Sumqayıt form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Sumqayıt have managed 2 wins, 1 draw and suffered 3 defeats from 6 games.
Sumqayıt's previous game was a Azerbaidjan Cup match also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Zaqatala. The home side are looking to build on that result. Prior to that, an away loss at Kesl FK in the Premier League.
The Sumqayıt fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 6 in 6 matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Sumqayıt defense is not exactly impregnable. 10 goals conceded from 6 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above.
Qabala form and stats
Qabala, who have the most conceded goals (23) in Premier League, have only collected 5 points from their away games in the Premier League, after 1-2-3 (6 played). Qabala has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.
Qabala are travelling after their nice 3-0 home win in the Premier League against Zira (placed 5th). Preceding that game, the 1-4 loss visiting Neftçi's place.
The attacking power of Qabala when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 6 league matches away. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Qabala have conceded 11 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Qabala - Sumqayıt 0-2. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sumqayıt won 2 games, 3 matches ended with a draw and Qabala has 5 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 1 / 9Sumqayıt missing players
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| Sumqayıt | Qabala | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 19 | 10 | 3 | Conceded | C | 3 | 11 | 23 |
| 92% | 83% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 85% | 67% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 92% |
| 62% | 67% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 50% | 62% |
| 23% | 17% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 15% |
| 8% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 17% | 8% |
| 54% | 50% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 67% | 46% |
| 31% | 33% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| 23% | 33% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 17% | 31% |
| 3.5 | 3 | 5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 6.6 | 6.3 | 7 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 8.5 | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 3 | 2.9 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 100 | 42 | 20 | Total Shots | T S | 28 | 73 | 165 |
| 39 | 13 | 5 | Shots on Target | S O | 16 | 32 | 65 |
| 36% | 46% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 12% | 16% | 20% |
- Qabala has the fewest points from losing position (0)
- Qabala has the most conceded goals (23)
- Qabala have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Qabala have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Qabala have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Qabala haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Sumqayıt have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won at home.
- Sumqayıt have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Qarabag | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | Neftçi | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 22 |
| 3 | Kesl FK | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 22 |
| 4 | Sumqayıt | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | -2 | 17 |
| 5 | Zira | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -7 | 14 |
| 6 | Sabah | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 13 |
| 7 | Qabala | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -10 | 12 |
| 8 | Sebail | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -11 | 12 |