Our Neftchi Baku vs Shamakhi FK Prediction: 2-1
Neftchi Baku vs Shamakhi FK in the Azerbaijan Premier League is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Neftchi Baku vs Shamakhi FK prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Neftchi Baku's Last Match – Neftchi Baku vs AEL Limassol
Neftchi Baku should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Europe Friendlies draw against AEL Limassol on August 1. In that match, Neftchi Baku controlled 69% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Neftchi Baku | 69% | 0 (7) | - | 60 |
 AEL Limassol | 31% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
Shamakhi FK's Last Match – Shamakhi FK vs FK Qarabag
Shamakhi FK must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Azerbaijan Premier League defeat against FK Qarabag on May 24.
Neftchi Baku vs Shamakhi FK Stats
Key Stats
| Neftchi Baku | Shamakhi FK | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 1.24 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Neftchi Baku are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Shamakhi FK average 0.8 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
FK Qarabag 
PFK Turan Tovuz 
Sabah 
Zira IK 
FK Sumqayit 
Araz FK 
Neftchi Baku 
Shamakhi FK 
FK Gabala 
FK Karvan 
FK Kapaz