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.