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Liechtenstein will be looking to end their six-year wait for a UEFA Nations League victory when they welcome Azerbaijan to the Rheinpark Stadion on Friday evening.
The hosts have struggled to make an impression in the current League D campaign, having collected just one point from their opening two fixtures, while their opponents have enjoyed a more encouraging start.
Azerbaijan head into the contest knowing that another three points would secure top spot in the group, whereas Liechtenstein will be hoping to cause an upset and give their supporters a rare reason to celebrate.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Liechtenstein vs. Azerbaijan key stats
- Liechtenstein have not scored a single goal in their previous five meetings with Azerbaijan.
- Azerbaijan have kept three clean sheets from their last four games.
- Liechtenstein have lost their last nine home games.
Liechtenstein vs. Azerbaijan preview: Visitors looking to finish the job
Liechtenstein vs Azerbaijan — Tale of the Tape
| Liechtenstein | vs | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 1st |
| 1 | Points | 5 |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 3rd (H) | Home / Away Rank | 2nd (A) |
Liechtenstein have endured another difficult period under Konrad Funfstuck, with the team struggling to find victories, and losing their last nine successive home international matches.
Funfstuck has overseen just two wins in 36 matches at the helm, alongside five draws and 29 defeats, highlighting the considerable challenge facing the 45-year-old as he attempts to improve the fortunes of one of the lowest ranked nations in Europe.
The Blau-Rot opened their 2026-27 Nations League campaign with a disappointing 2-0 home loss against Lithuania before producing a more encouraging defensive display to hold Azerbaijan to a goalless draw away from home.
However, defeats by the same 2-0 scoreline against Malta and Gibraltar in friendlies offered little encouragement ahead of Friday's return meeting.
The hosts can at least draw confidence from their 1-0 friendly victory over Tanzania earlier this year, while their most recent Nations League success came against San Marino in September 2020, meaning another win on Friday would bring an end to a wait of more than six years.
Funfstuck is expected to make limited alterations to his starting XI, with experienced goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel set to earn his 86th international cap, while Dennis Salanovic could return to the side after last featuring in June.
Azerbaijan, meanwhile, arrive in Vaduz with more reason for optimism after making an unbeaten start to their Nations League campaign under head coach Aykhan Abbasov.
A 1-1 draw away to Lithuania got their campaign underway before they were held in the aforementioned stalemate by Liechtenstein, although they bounced back by beating Lithuania 1-0 in Baku last month.
That victory continued what has been a successful calendar year for the team, who have suffered just one defeat across eight matches, recording five wins and two draws in the process.
Victory on Friday would take Abbasov's men to eight points and guarantee that they finish top of the group, giving them an opportunity to round off their campaign on a positive note.
Captain Emin Mahmudov is expected to return to the midfield after starting on the bench in the previous fixture, while Mahir Emreli should lead the attack as he looks to add to his seven international goals, with teenager Lorenzo Mezzotero also in contention.
Liechtenstein vs. Azerbaijan form guide & betting tips
| Liechtenstein | vs | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|
LD |
Form (UEFA Nations League) | DDW |
| 1 | Points | 5 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 1st |
| 0 | Goals For | 2 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 1 |
LLLDL |
Form (All Comps) | WWDDW |
Whispers predicts: Liechtenstein 0-1 Azerbaijan
Liechtenstein are in the midst of a rotten run of results on home soil, losing their last nine such fixtures.
Keeping that in mind, backing Azerbaijan to win in the outright market at 1/4 (1.25) makes for an interesting selection.
We have not seen a lot of goals in this Nations League group, therefore the under 1.5 goals market at 2/1 (3.0) is a tasty wager.
If you are looking for even more value, backing Azerbaijan to win 1-0 in the correct score market at 4/1 (5.0) is a good way to go.
> Azerbaijan to win at 1/4 | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 1.5 goals at 2/1 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score 0-1 at 4/1 | Likelihood: Outsider