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Sabah FK will play host to Danish heavyweights AGF Aarhus at the Bank Respublika Arena in Masazir on Tuesday in the crucial second leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifying tie.
The Azerbaijani side suffered their first loss in their European qualifying series in the first leg and will be looking to overturn a one-goal aggregate deficit.
The visitors, on the other hand, arrive determined to defend their advantage and secure passage to the next round.
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.
Sabah vs. AGF key stats
- Sabah have won their last two home games in the Champions League qualifiers.
- Aarhus have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games across all competitions.
- Sabah have scored at least two goals in three of their last five Champions League qualifiers.
Sabah vs. AGF preview: Home team looking to overturn deficit
Sabah vs. AGF — Tale of the Tape
| Sabah | vs | AGF |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position | 6th |
| 78 | Points | 2 |
| 75 | Goals For | 3 |
| 25 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 14 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd/1st | Home / Away Rank | 7th/3rd |
Sabah and AGF are both chasing a historic Champions League milestone, although the Danish champions hold the advantage after securing a 2-1 victory in last week’s first leg.
The hosts have home advantage, as their impressive record in front of their own supporters should give them plenty of belief.
The Azerbaijani champions have won their last four games in the qualifying series before the first-leg defeat.
With their domestic title defence beginning this weekend, the hosts will be eager to extend their continental adventure rather than suffer another qualifying exit at this stage.
Regardless of the outcome, Sabah have already guaranteed themselves a landmark European campaign by reaching this round, ensuring a first-ever appearance in the main draw of a UEFA competition.
AGF, meanwhile, have had extra time to prepare for the decisive encounter after their Danish Superliga fixture was postponed at the weekend.
This tie is significant, with the visitors now just one step away from securing a historic Champions League league-phase berth after an impressive first-leg advantage.
Their ability to perform away from home should also provide further encouragement, having demolished Lech Poznan 4-1 on the road in the previous qualifying round.
The Danes have also lost just twice in their last 10 away matches, recording four wins and four draws, leaving them well-placed to handle the pressure of the second leg.
Sabah vs. AGF form guide & betting tips
| Sabah | vs | AGF |
|---|---|---|
WWWWL |
Form | LDWDW |
| 8 | Goals For | 10 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 9 |
WWL |
Champions League qualification | LWW |
Whispers predicts: Sabah 2-1 AGF
The home team have a lot of work to do to overcome the one-goal cushion that Aarhus established in the first leg.
Sabah will certainly have their home crowd backing and would likely find the back of the net, given their previous performances.
However, the visitors are no pushovers, given their away record. Their one-goal lead will also give them confidence for the second leg.
We have tipped the hosts to secure a narrow 2-1 victory at full-time and extra time in this return leg, with the aggregate level at 3-3.
However, we expect the away team to edge it out on penalties and qualify for the next round of the qualifying series.
The bookmakers have made Sabah the favourites to win at 1/1 (2.00), with a draw currently priced at 13/5 (3.60) and an away victory for Aarhus at 12/5 (3.40).
The market for over 2.5 goals is set at 3/4 (1.75), which is a possibility following their first leg result.
Both teams to score (yes) is valued at 4/6 (1.67), while BTTS (yes) and over 2.5 goals are given at 11/10 (2.10). Also, a Sabah double chance is offered at 3/10 (1.30).
> Home team double chance at 3/10 (1.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS (yes) and over 2.5 goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 3/4 (1.75) | Likelihood: Possible
> Home team to win at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable