Azerbaijan vs Slovakia: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Nations League Match on October 14, 2024

Azerbaijan

UEFA Nations League C Grp. 1

14 October 09:00

Finished1 : 3

Slovakia

Sergey Manturov

Site expert

30 days+74=4-67

ROI+9.9%

Сергей

sergej-manturov

Listen

On October 14, Azerbaijan will face Slovakia in Baku as part of the Nations League. The home team is still looking for their first victory, while the visitors are undefeated and eager to secure a full three points today. Will Azerbaijan be able to withstand the pressure from their opponents, and what betting options are available for this match? Find out in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

Azerbaijan

Current Form

Fernando Santos's squad was unable to qualify for the recent European Championship. During the qualifiers, the team displayed inconsistent performance, suffering five defeats but managed a significant 3-0 victory over Sweden. Azerbaijan participated in three matches in the Nations League, failing to secure a win. In their latest match, the national team lost 3-1 away to Estonia, scoring a late penalty in the first half. Currently, the team sits at the bottom of their group without a single point.

Suspensions and Injuries

The team faces no issues with player availability.

Interesting Betting Trends

Azerbaijan's national team has lost three consecutive matches
The team scored only two goals in their last three games

Projected Lineup: Jenetov, Huseynov, Mamedov, Huseynov, Krivotsyuk, Isaev, Diniyev, Kafarkuliyev, Bayramov, Dadashov, Sheydaev.

Slovakia

Current Form

The Slovakia national team reached the Round of 16 in the recent European Championship but fell short of advancing to the quarter-finals. They led England 1-0 but couldn't maintain their advantage, conceding an equalizer in the fifth minute of stoppage time and another in extra time. Their last Nations League match ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Sweden, with Slovakia coming back after being down 0-2 at halftime. They currently sit second in the group with seven points.

Suspensions and Injuries

Kucka and Schranz are sidelined due to injuries.

Notable Betting Trends

The team is unbeaten in the Nations League with two wins and one draw
They average 1.7 goals per game over their last three matches

Projected Lineup: Dubravka, Pekarik, Skriniar, Obert, Kozlovski, Suslov, Lobotka, Duda, Haraslín, Strelec, Duris.

Tip and bets

TipSlovakia's victory

1.77

It is clear that the guests are the stronger team, featuring several seasoned players. Although Azerbaijan is the underdog, they have managed to beat their opponents twice in history. The hosts will have no choice but to play defensively and focus on counterattacks. Meanwhile, Slovakia will emphasize their offensive strategy, with experience playing a critical role in this matchup.

Prediction – Slovakia to win with odds of 1.77

Will the prediction win?

Tipunder 2.5 goals

1.80

Betting on the Total

The home team is expected to play cautiously and will aim to impose their game on the opponent. Slovakia has no issues with positional attacks, and the visitors will not allow Azerbaijan much space to operate. A low total was recorded in their last encounter, which we anticipate will be the case today.

Prediction - total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.80

Betting on Team Goals

In two of the last three meetings between these teams, only one side managed to score. We can assume that in today's match both teams may struggle to find the back of the net.

Prediction - neither team to score with odds of 1.77

Will the prediction win?