Azerbaijan will host Slovakia in the upcoming round of the new UEFA Nations League edition on Monday, 14 October.
Will the guests get the win and prove that they're the better team or can Azerbaijan surprise them like they did in 2022 in this same competition? Read our Azerbaijan vs Slovakia predictions to find that out and more.
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Azerbaijan vs Slovakia prediction: A confident win for the guests
Key stats
- Azerbaijan have lost all three of their matches in the group, while Slovakia have two wins and one draw.
- Three of the last four meetings between Azerbaijan and Slovakia have gone under 2.5 total goals
- Four of the last five Slovakia's matches have gone under 2.5 total goals.
Correct score prediction: Azerbaijan 0-2 Slovakia
Slovakia are clearly the better team on paper, in better form, and they already beat Azerbaijan a month ago, so we don't see them failing to win this match, probably without conceding a goal once again.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slovakia the more likely winners
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
We can see from these Azerbaijan vs Slovakia odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given that Slovakia are having a very good year, including their great performances at EURO 2024.
Furthermore, Slovakia are 42nd in FIFA rankings, while Azerbaijan are 113th in the rankings, which clearly illustrates the difference in quality between these two teams.
For more predictions on the weekend’s football, take a look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Slovakia with the advantage
In the previous five meetings between Slovakia and Azerbaijan played since 2019, Slovakia have notched four wins and lost once. Things are pretty much the same if we look at their overall H2H record where Slovakia has the advantage with nine wins, compared to two wins for Azerbaijan.
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
Slovakia
Azerbaijan
UEFA Nations League C 22/09/22
Slovakia
Azerbaijan
UEFA Nations League 10/06/22
Azerbaijan
Slovakia
Euro 2019 Qualifying 19/11/19
Slovakia
Azerbaijan
Euro 2019 Qualifying 11/06/19
Azerbaijan
Slovakia
Azerbaijan preview: Can they avoid another loss?
While Azerbaijan have been handed a tough group with Sweden, Slovakia, and Estonia and while they were never really one of the favourites to make it out of Group C of the UEFA Nations League, starting the competition with three losses in a row has to worry their fans. In any case, Azerbaijan look like a prime candidate for relegation.
Predicted lineup: Dzhenetov (GK), A. Huseynov, Mustafazade, B. Huseynov, Jafarquilyev, Isayev, Makhmudov, Diniyev, Akhmedzade, Bayramov & Dadashov
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
L
Slovakia
2
Azerbaijan
0
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
L
Sweden
3
Azerbaijan
1
International Match 11/06/24
W
Kazakhstan
2
Azerbaijan
3
International Match 07/06/24
L
Albania
3
Azerbaijan
1
International Match 25/03/24
D
Bulgaria
1
Azerbaijan
1
Slovakia preview: Hoping for another win over Azerbaijan
With two wins and a draw in the first three rounds of the Nations League, Slovakia are sharing the top spot in their group with Sweden and they will like decide who gets promoted in their second direct duel. Before that, Slovakia have to do their job against Azerbaijan, which they'll like accomplish.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Pekarik, Skriniar, Vavro, Hancko, Duda, Lobotka, Benes, Suslov, Haraslin & Strelec
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
W
Azerbaijan
0
Slovakia
2
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
W
Estonia
0
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 30/06/24
L
England
2
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 26/06/24
D
Romania
1
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 21/06/24
L
Ukraine
2
Slovakia
1
Player to watch: David Strelec
Slovan Bratislava's forward has been in great form this season and that includes his performances in the national team since he's already scored three goals in the UEFA Nations League for Slovakia.
