Azerbaijan vs Slovakia Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 14th October 2024

We have turned a corner and enter the final half of the Nations League C group stages. Lying ahead of us here is a round four match between Azerbaijan and Slovakia on Monday at Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium. Azerbaijan took a hit when Slovakia handed them a 2-0 defeat in their latest encounter. The former did win the reverse match though, as they secured a triumph to their name by claiming a 2-1 win.

Azerbaijan arrive at this match placed as number 113 in the FIFA world ranking, while Slovakia lack behind as number 42 in the world.

Taking stock halfway through the group stage Azerbaijan amassed zero and Slovakia collected seven. This places them as number four and two, respectively. It has been a disappointing Nations League C tournament so far for Azerbaijan. They look back on three defeats in this group, which leaves them with no chance of seeing the next round. A win in this round four encounter is too little too late.

Azerbaijan are not a high scoring team these days, as they only found the back of the net nine times in the last ten outings. That is an average of just 0.9 goals per game, as they conceded 12 goals. They managed four clean sheets in these matches.

Slovakia are currently not the most scoring team in the Nations League C, as they only found the back of the net ten times in nine matches. This is an average of just one goals a game in which they conceded eight times, an average of 0.8 per game. They managed four clean sheets in these.

Azerbaijan vs Slovakia Prediction

Azerbaijan Form

Azerbaijan have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-3 by Sweden, before Slovakia ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Estonia, who came out 3-1 winners. Azerbaijan just have a single win to show from their efforts in the past six internationals. They also drew one and lost four of these six encounters, in which they scored seven and conceded 14 goals.

Slovakia Form

Slovakia recorded a draw and two wins, as the won by 0-1 and 2-0 against Estonia and Azerbaijan, respectively. Last time out, Sweden ended their streak as the match finished even 2-2. In their last six internationals Slovakia won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying seven goals conceded and eight scored.

Value hunters might think Azerbaijan is worth a shot, but in our view Slovakia are rightly favoured for the win. They contain enough quality to come home with a win from Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium.

Azerbaijan conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.

Slovakia scored at least one goal in their last 10 matches.

Azerbaijan vs Slovakia Team News

Azerbaijan vs Slovakia H2H

Azerbaijan were defeated by 2-0 in their last encounter with Slovakia, but did win the reverse match 2-1, though. Slovakia seem to have a bit of a love affair with Azerbaijan, as they have beaten them five times in last seven encounters. The bookies have Slovakia to win this match at best price odds of 10/13.

Azerbaijan vs Slovakia Results

The scenario of both teams to score came out three times in the last seven matches between Azerbaijan and Slovakia.

Azerbaijan vs Slovakia Betting Tips

Look no further than Tural Bayramov, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target two times lately for Azerbaijan, while David Strelec managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Slovakia across tournaments. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Azerbaijan claimed five wins, drew two and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Slovakia won six, drew two and lost two of their last 10 games away. Slovakia have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings away from home. The hosts scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 home games.

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the last seven encounters between these two teams. Azerbaijan managed an average of 0.86 goals, with Slovakia averaging two goals in these games. Both teams to score was a winning bet three times in this run of matches. Azerbaijan saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Slovakia's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches.