As 05.04.2026 approaches, Neftchi Baku is set to challenge Sumqayıt in an intriguing Azerbaijan Premier League match. With a slight advantage, Neftchi Baku is expected to lead, but the game could go either way. Check out our detailed match insights and expert predictions to make an informed betting decision!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Araz | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 34/43 | 39 |
| 6 | Neftchi Baku | 24 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 39/22 | 37 |
| 7 | Sumqayıt | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 33/35 | 32 |
| 8 | Şamaxı FK | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 24/27 | 30 |
Key Player Statistics: Sumqayıt vs Neftchi Baku
Sumqayıt vs Neftchi Baku Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 15.12.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Neftchi Baku | 21.09.2025 | 0-2 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Neftchi Baku | 28.04.2025 | 2-2 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 21.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Neftchi Baku | 08.12.2024 | 2-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 28.09.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 07.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| Cup | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 09.02.2024 | 1-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Neftchi Baku | 04.02.2024 | 2-1 |
| Cup | Sumqayıt | Neftchi Baku | 31.01.2024 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | NK Osijek | Sumqayıt | 16.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Paks | Sumqayıt | 09.01.2026 | 5-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sabah FA | Sumqayıt | 19.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Şamaxı FK | 13.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Karvan | Sumqayıt | 07.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Cup | Zira | Sumqayıt | 03.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Kapaz | Sumqayıt | 27.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Qabala | 20.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Araz | Sumqayıt | 15.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Sumqayıt | Zira | 08.02.2026 | 2-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Imisli FK | 20.03.2026 | 6-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Qabala | Neftchi Baku | 15.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Turan | 09.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premyer Liqa | Şamaxı FK | Neftchi Baku | 28.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Premyer Liqa | Kapaz | Neftchi Baku | 15.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Qabala | 10.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Araz | Neftchi Baku | 01.02.2026 | 0-4 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Zira | 23.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Premyer Liqa | Karvan | Neftchi Baku | 20.12.2025 | 1-2 |
| Premyer Liqa | Neftchi Baku | Sumqayıt | 15.12.2025 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sumqayıt VS Neftchi Baku
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sumqayıt vs Neftchi Baku
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sumqayıt vs Neftchi Baku
This one feels different. Sumqayıt hosting Neftchi Baku in the Azerbaijan Premier League is never just another Saturday fixture — and right now, with both clubs separated by just five points in the table, the stakes couldn't be higher.
Neftchi sit sixth with 37 points from 24 games. Sumqayıt are one place below with 32 points from 25. The gap looks manageable on paper, but this is a direct six-pointer. Lose this, and the distance starts to feel like a chasm.
Here's what you need to watch for — Neftchi's form has been wildly unpredictable lately. They demolished Imisli 6-0 just days ago, but before that they lost to Turan at home. That inconsistency is a real weakness. Sumqayıt, meanwhile, have their own problems. Four defeats in their last six league games, including a 3-1 loss at Sabah. This is not a confident home side walking into this fixture.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about home advantage here. The head-to-head record actually tilts Neftchi's way, with the visitors winning or drawing the majority of recent meetings. Crucially, when Sumqayıt hosted Neftchi in December 2024, they won 2-0 — but that feels like a distant memory given current form.
The surprising statistical insight worth noting? Seven of the last ten meetings between these sides have produced multiple goals from both teams. Both teams to score looks like a genuinely strong market here, not just a safe bet. The data screams goals at both ends.
Victor Aboubakar is the man to watch. Four goals in just ten appearances for Neftchi — that's a striker who finds the net when it matters. Sumqayıt's defence has shipped 35 goals this season, the worst record of the two sides. That matchup alone could settle this game.
My prediction? Neftchi Baku win this 2-1, with Aboubakar getting on the scoresheet. At odds of 2.10, they represent genuine value given their superior goal difference and recent big-game mentality. The draw at 3.10 is also worth a small play — this fixture loves a shared point.
Sunday cannot come soon enough. Buckle up.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Nimely | Liberia | 27 | Attacker | 178 cm | 75 kg |
| Fernando Medeiros | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 77 kg |
| G. Kharaishvili | Georgia | 29 | Attacker | 183 cm | 73 kg |
| K. Quliyev | Azerbaijan | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jasurbek Jaloliddinov | Uzbekistan | 23 | Midfielder | 166 cm | 68 kg |
| S. Radović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 32 | Defender | 180 cm | 72 kg |
| Easah Suliman | Pakistan | 28 | Defender | 188 cm | 78 kg |
| R. Muradov | Azerbaijan | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Kehat | Israel | 33 | Midfielder | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Rezabala | Ecuador | 26 | Midfielder | 167 cm | 63 kg |
| K. Velinovski | North Macedonia | 26 | Midfielder | 174 cm | n/a |
| S. Abdullazadə | Azerbaijan | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Vujnović | Montenegro | 29 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| R. Sadıxov | Azerbaijan | 29 | Attacker | 183 cm | 70 kg |
| T. Mossi | Burundi | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| U. Cahangirov | Azerbaijan | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| N. Əhmədzadə | Azerbaijan | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Ağamaliyev | Azerbaijan | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Sənan Muradlı | Azerbaijan | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Əliyev | Azerbaijan | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Ozobić | Azerbaijan | 35 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 67 kg |
| Q. Qarayev | Azerbaijan | 33 | Midfielder | 177 cm | n/a |
| D. Valdez | Paraguay | 32 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 74 kg |
| E. Bogomolskiy | Belarus | 25 | Attacker | 186 cm | 70 kg |
| L. Melano | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | 185 cm | 72 kg |
| Andre Shinyashiki | Brazil | 28 | Attacker | 176 cm | 69 kg |
| R. Şeydayev | Azerbaijan | 30 | Attacker | 187 cm | 83 kg |
| A. Əliyev | Azerbaijan | 31 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 67 kg |
| A. Shtogrin | Ukraine | 27 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 67 kg |
| K. Lebon | France | 28 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 68 kg |
| E. Kuč | Montenegro | 32 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Hacıyev | Azerbaijan | 32 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 63 kg |
| İ. Zülfüqarlı | Azerbaijan | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Moreno | Colombia | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Əlibəyli | Azerbaijan | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| A. Conteh | Sierra Leone | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Yusifli | Azerbaijan | 24 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| A. Salyanskiy | Azerbaijan | 21 | Attacker | 183 cm | 64 kg |
| Murad MÉmmÉdov | Azerbaijan | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Gasanov | Russia | 23 | Midfielder | 182 cm | n/a |
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