Our Shamakhi FK vs Sabah Prediction: 1-3
Shamakhi FK vs Sabah in the Azerbaijan Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. With both teams showing attacking intent, a 1-3 away victory is our primary pick, but over 2.5 goals stands out as another strong betting choice.
This Shamakhi FK vs Sabah 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
Shamakhi FK's Last Match – Shamakhi FK vs FK Qarabag
Shamakhi FK will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 Azerbaijan Premier League share of the spoils with FK Qarabag on April 11. In that match, Shamakhi FK had 27% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamakhi FK | 27% | 0 (0) | - | 28 |
 FK Qarabag | 73% | 0 (5) | - | 104 |
Sabah's Last Match – Sabah vs Zira IK
Sabah will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Azerbaijan Premier League stalemate against Zira IK on April 11. In that match, Sabah saw 67% of the ball and 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sabah | 67% | 0 (9) | - | 107 |
 Zira IK | 33% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Shamakhi FK vs Sabah Stats
Key Stats
| Shamakhi FK | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.55 | Attacking Strength | 2.54 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 3.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shamakhi FK are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Sabah average 3.1 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Sabah 
FK Qarabag 
PFK Turan Tovuz 
Zira IK 
Neftchi Baku 
Araz FK 
FK Sumqayit 
Shamakhi FK 
FK Kapaz 
FK Gabala 
FK Karvan