FC Zurich are up against Qarabag at the Stadion Letzigrund in a bid to overcome a 3-2 deficit from the first leg and reach the third qualification round. This meeting will take place on July 27, 2022.
Zurich vs Qarabag – Top Predictions & Free Betting Tips
Qarabag gained a sizeable lead in the second round of the Champions League qualification stages on aggregate after beating Zurich 3-2 at home in the first leg. A brace from Ibrahima Wadji and an early goal from Kady was able to give a decent win for Qarabag, although Zurich remain in the frame thanks to late goals from Kamberi and Kryeziu.
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Draw or Qarabag Win
Qarabag have been quite good in recent games. They have been able to go unbeaten in the last 21 top flight games, which have produced an incredible 16 wins and five draws. Zurich have struggled for form and consistency. Even at home, they have had a disappointing run in the Champions League and Super League. A double chance makes a lot of sense in this match.
Total goals over 2.5
There have been more than 2.5 goals in 13 out of the recent 16 away Champions League games for Qarabag. Despite holding on aggregate lead, Qarabag are expected to come under pressure. The two teams have enough scoring potential and it was visible even in the first leg, which ended up producing over 4.5 goals.
Zurich vs Qarabag: Battle for the Champions League third-round
FC Zurich head into the game looking to overturn a surprise defeat in the first leg. The Azerbaijani visitors were able to surprise the Swiss outfit with three goals. The game highlighting the defensive issues within the Zurich squad and they have now suffered three consecutive losses in all competitions.
Zurich Predicted Line-Up:
Yanick Brecher, Lindrit Kamberi, Mirlind Kryeziu, Fidan Aliti, Adria Guerrero, Nikola Boranijasevic, Marc Hornschuh, Blerim Dzemaili, Fabian Rohner, Antonio Marchesano, Wilfried Gnonto
Qarabag were able to come up with a handsome win over Lech Poznan in the previous round. The firepower within the team looks extremely good and there were plenty of positives for the team to take home from the first leg. Qarabag are looking to avoid a drop into the Europa League qualifying rounds if they lose this game.
Qarabag Predicted Line-Up:
Sahruddin Mahammadaliyev, Marko Vesovic, Kevin Medina, Maksim Medvedev, Toral Bayramov, Richard Almeida, Julio Romao, Kady Borges, Filip Ozobic, Abdellah Zoubir, Ibrahima Wadji
Team News
Zurich: Becir Omeragic has been struggling with a meniscal injury that will keep him out of the game.
Qarabag: There are no injury problems for Qarabag coach Qurban Qurbanov.
Top Champions League Qualifier Stats ahead of Zurich vs Qarabag
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
27/07/22
UEFA Champions League Qualifying UEFA
FC Zurich
FK Qarabag
2
2
Last Five - FC Zurich
26/09/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Grasshoppers
FC Zurich
1
2
W
23/09/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Lausanne Sports
FC Zurich
0
0
D
17/09/23
Switzerland Cup Switzerland
FC Tuggen
FC Zurich
0
3
W
03/09/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
Basel
FC Zurich
2
2
D
26/08/23
Switzerland Super League SSL
St Gallen
FC Zurich
1
1
D
Last Five - FK Qarabag
21/09/23
UEFA Europa League UEL
Molde
FK Qarabag
0
1
W
17/09/23
Azerbaijan Premier League Azerbaijan
Sabah
FK Qarabag
0
2
W
03/09/23
Azerbaijan Premier League Azerbaijan
Sabail FC
FK Qarabag
2
1
L
31/08/23
UEFA Europa League Qualifying UEFA
Olimpija Ljubljana
FK Qarabag
1
1
D
27/08/23
Azerbaijan Premier League Azerbaijan
FK Kapaz
FK Qarabag
1
1
D
Questions about Zurich vs Qarabag
Where is the match scheduled? Stadion Letzigrund
When does this match start? 27th July 2022 at 20:00 GMT
Which team is the favourite to win? FC Zurich