Qarabağ vs Vestri preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa League, Europe
Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu (Bakı (Baku)) Yesterday - 4:00 PM
Europa League
Qarabağ QAR
Vestri Vestri
KICKOFF : Yesterday - 4:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2

CONTEXT

Qarabağ host Vestri in Europa League (1st Qualifying Round) at Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu (Bakı (Baku)). Power ranking favours Vestri by 36.7 points heading into this fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Europa League first qualifying round first leg pits Qarabağ against Vestri in a two-legged knockout tie.
  • Form: Both sides register zero form scores entering the fixture with no recent outings recorded.
  • Squad: Vestri holds the stronger designation via a 36.7-point power advantage over Qarabağ.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable for either participant ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Transition data shows no recorded values for the competing teams.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis carries low confidence with proxy data applied for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power differential favors Vestri by 36.7 points in the international cup setting.
  • Market: Qarabağ 90.2% (Δ-0.4%) | Draw 7% (Δ+0.7%) | Vestri 2.9% (Δ-0.3%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Qarabağ Q. Qurbanov
Q. Qurbanov
VS
Vestri D. Osafo-Badu
D. Osafo-Badu
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Qarabağ
90.18%
Draw
6.96%
Away Vestri
2.86%

Movement

Changes since opening
Qarabağ
-0.36%
Draw
+0.65%
Vestri
-0.29%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
13.33
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Qarabağ
Vestri
Power Score
13.33
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Qarabağ — Opponent-weighted form score
Vestri — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Qarabağ Vestri

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Qarabağ QAR Home
0 matches
Vestri Vestri Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-06T00:03:43+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu (Bakı (Baku))
Capacity
31200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
R. Jitari
Vladislav Lifciu
Vadim Vicol
Andrei Breguța

Squad

Referee : R. Jitari

Squad ▼

1
Şahruddin Məhəmmədəliyev
Şahruddin Məhəmmədəliyev Goalkeeper
99
Mateusz Kochalski
Mateusz Kochalski Goalkeeper
23
Martin Zlomislić
Martin Zlomislić Goalkeeper
—
Sadiq Məmmədzadə
Sadiq Məmmədzadə Goalkeeper
55
Badavi Hüseynov
Badavi Hüseynov Defender
30
Abbas Hüseynov
Abbas Hüseynov Defender
13
Bəhlul Mustafazadə
Bəhlul Mustafazadə Defender
2
Matheus de Barros da Silva
Matheus de Barros da Silva Defender
44
Elvin Cəfərquliyev
Elvin Cəfərquliyev Defender
25
Cebrails Makreckis
Cebrails Makreckis Defender
5
Bruno Alberto Langa
Bruno Alberto Langa Defender
4
Bence Várkonyi
Bence Várkonyi Defender
18
Daniel Lima de Castro
Daniel Lima de Castro Defender
39
Jeremie Gnali
Jeremie Gnali Defender
8
Marko Janković
Marko Janković Midfielder
9
Jonhatan Montiel Caballero
Jonhatan Montiel Caballero Midfielder
20
Kady Iuri Borges Malinowski
Kady Iuri Borges Malinowski Midfielder
35
Pedro Henrique Rodrigues Bicalho
Pedro Henrique Rodrigues Bicalho Midfielder
88
Samuel Gomes Lobato
Samuel Gomes Lobato Midfielder
32
Hikmət Cəbrayılzadə
Hikmət Cəbrayılzadə Midfielder
10
Abdellah Zoubir
Abdellah Zoubir Attacker
21
Oleksii Kashchuk
Oleksii Kashchuk Attacker
22
Musa Gurbanli
Musa Gurbanli Attacker
11
Zakaria Sawo
Zakaria Sawo Attacker
7
Jaly Mouaddib
Jaly Mouaddib Attacker
29
Renaldo Showayne Cephas
Renaldo Showayne Cephas Attacker
17
Camilo Andres Durán Marquez
Camilo Andres Durán Marquez Attacker
Referee : R. Jitari

Squad ▼

1
Marvin Darri Steinarsson
Marvin Darri Steinarsson Goalkeeper
22
Elmar Atli Garðarsson
Elmar Atli Garðarsson Defender
29
Konstantin Cheshmedzhiev
Konstantin Cheshmedzhiev Defender
17
Gunnar Jónas Hauksson
Gunnar Jónas Hauksson Defender
3
Edson Eduardo Dias Gomes
Edson Eduardo Dias Gomes Defender
77
Sergine Modou Fall
Sergine Modou Fall Midfielder
12
Thibang Sindile Theophilus Phete
Thibang Sindile Theophilus Phete Midfielder
7
Jacob Stensson
Jacob Stensson Midfielder
10
Þórður Gunnar Hafþórsson
Þórður Gunnar Hafþórsson Midfielder
—
Fatai Adebowale Gbadamosi
Fatai Adebowale Gbadamosi Midfielder
23
Breki Þór Hermannsson
Breki Þór Hermannsson Midfielder
6
Ibrahima Balde
Ibrahima Balde Midfielder
—
Guðmundur Arnar Svavarsson Svavarsson
Guðmundur Arnar Svavarsson Svavarsson Midfielder
13
A. Jóhannsson
A. Jóhannsson Midfielder
9
Pétur Bjarnason
Pétur Bjarnason Attacker
27
Albin Mörfelt
Albin Mörfelt Attacker
19
Emmanuel Agyemang Duah
Emmanuel Agyemang Duah Attacker
11
Johannes Selvén
Johannes Selvén Attacker

CONCLUSION

Vestri carries the clearer structural superiority into Baku yet faces a motivated Qarabağ side eager to exploit home conditions during the opening leg. Absence of recent form leaves both teams reliant on broader power indicators that point toward the visitors. Set piece and efficiency insights remain sparse, shifting emphasis toward overall squad quality and match execution. The two-legged format grants Qarabağ an opportunity to build an advantage before traveling, while Vestri must manage expectations against a side familiar with the venue. Limited prior data between the participants adds uncertainty to preparations. Success will likely depend on adapting quickly to the opponent’s approach and capitalizing on any early openings presented in the contest.