LiontipsAzerbaijan vs Slovakia: Predictions and Betting Odds for the Nations League Match on October 14, 2024
Command Analysis
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.
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.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 0:2
This score has been recorded in 1 of the last 3 matches played by the visitors
8.00Bet 1st Half: Slovakia to Win
The visiting team won the first half in 1 of their last 3 matches
2.40Bet 2nd Half: Only One Team to Score
In 2 of the last 3 matches played by the visitors, only one team scored in the second half
1.75Tip and bets
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
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
