Neftci and Besiktas will face off in the 1st leg of the 3rd Qualifying Round of the UEFA Conference League.
Based on our analysis, it appears that Neftçi will face a challenging task in finding the net against the strong Beşiktaş lineup. We anticipate that Beşiktaş will secure a victory in this matchup.
Neftçi aims for a better outcome in this match following their 1-0 loss to Kəpəz in the Premyer Liqasi.
In their previous six fixtures, Neftçi, under the management of Samir Abbasov, has managed to score 9 times, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per match.
Apart from a lone fitness concern, Neftçi’s manager Samir Abbasov has a strong squad at his disposal. Emil Balayev is unavailable for selection due to fitness issues.
Last 5 Games: Won: 1, Draw: 1, Lost: 3, Scored: 4, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 1.
Beşiktaş enters this match on the back of a 0-2 victory against KF Tirana in the Conference League Qualifiers.
In the previous six matches involving Beşiktaş, there has been an impressive total of 27 goals, averaging 4.5 goals per match. Out of this total, opposing teams have scored 7 goals.
Unfortunately for Beşiktaş manager Şenol Güneş, he has to address multiple availability issues. Several players, including Sanuc, Uzunhan, Kaya, Kalafat, and Masuaku, will be unable to participate due to suspensions.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 1, Lost: 0, Scored: 12, Conceded: 3, Clean Sheets: 2.
The match will be played at the Neftçi Arena.
August 10, 2023, 18:00 UK time.