Azerbaijan will visit the Skonto Stadium in Riga for their friendly encounter with Latvia on Saturday, 7 June 2025.
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Latvia vs Azerbaijan predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Azerbaijan are currently on a three-game losing run.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in 10 of Latvia's last 14 matches.
- Azerbaijan conceded first in 10 of their last 11 games.
Correct score prediction: Latvia 1-0 Azerbaijan
Not only have Azerbaijan suffered seven defeats in their last eight matches, but they have also struggled in front of goal, failing to score in four consecutive games.
Although Latvia have also had their fair share of struggles, they have fared slightly better than their visitors, with a 3-1-5 win-draw-loss record in their last nine matches.
Keeping in mind that Latvia have the advantage of playing at home, we are leaning towards the 11 Wolves for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Azerbaijan are expected winners
- HOME: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Azerbaijan are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that Azerbaijan conceded first in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions. For this reason, Latvia to score first has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
This will be the sixth clash between Latvia and Azerbaijan, and their first in three years. As it stands, both teams have one win apiece with three draws between them.
Interestingly, all five previous meetings between these sides were friendlies, and Latvia won their most recent encounter in March 2022, 1-0.
International Match 29/03/22
Azerbaijan
Latvia
International Match 09/06/18
Latvia
Azerbaijan
Latvia preview: No major absentees
Coach Paolo Nicolato has released a 25-man squad ahead of Latvia's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania on 10 June.
Janis Ikaunieks, who has four goals and two assists in his last seven appearances for RFS, is expected to start for 11 Wolves, while Riga's Krisjanis Zverdis will likely start between the sticks.
Predicted lineup: Zviedris (GK), Ciganiks, Balodis, Cernomordijs, Jurkovskis, Salvanieks, Jaunzems, Saveljevs, Zelenkovs, Ikaunieks & Gutkovskis.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/25
L
England
3
Latvia
0
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W
Andorra
0
Latvia
1
UEFA Nations League C 17/11/24
L
Armenia
2
Latvia
1
UEFA Nations League C 14/11/24
L
North Macedonia
1
Latvia
0
UEFA Nations League C 13/10/24
D
Faroe Islands
1
Latvia
1
Azerbaijan preview: Hoping to halt their losing streak
On the other hand, Azerbaijan have no competitive fixtures until September, and they have lined up two friendly games over the next few days.
Although Nahir Emreli has scored six goals in his last six appearances for Nurnberg, the 27-year-old forward has no direct goal involvements for Azerbaijan since June last year. He will likely start alongside Nariman Akhundzade and Khayal Aliyev in a 4-3-3 formation.
Predicted lineup: Ceferov (GK), Celik, Mustafazada, Z. Aliyev, Bayramov, Nuriyev, Abdullazada, Shahniyarov, Emreli, K. Aliyev & Akhundzade.
International Match 25/03/25
L
Belarus
2
Azerbaijan
0
International Match 22/03/25
L
Haiti
3
Azerbaijan
0
UEFA Nations League C 19/11/24
L
Sweden
6
Azerbaijan
0
UEFA Nations League C 16/11/24
D
Estonia
0
Azerbaijan
0
UEFA Nations League C 14/10/24
L
Slovakia
3
Azerbaijan
1
Player to watch: Nahir Emreli
Having not scored in their last four matches, Azerbaijan will look to Nahir Emreli to supply goals this weekend. The Nurnberg forward scored a hat-trick in his last game and has bagged seven goals in his last six appearances.