Qarabag vs Gabala FK preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 25, 2025

The Azerbaijan Premier League serves up a seemingly one-sided contest as reigning champions Qarabag FK prepare to host a struggling Gabala FK side at the iconic Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium. Qarabag, flying high on a wave of dominant domestic form, look almost unstoppable on home turf. They come into this fixture with the clear objective of extending their lead at the top of the table. For Gabala, every point is crucial as they battle to find consistency and climb away from the lower rungs of the league ladder, making this a classic David vs. Goliath encounter for punters to analyse.

This comprehensive match preview will dissect the team form, key statistics, head-to-head records, and team news to provide expert predictions and valuable betting tips. While the odds heavily favour the home side, we will explore every angle to find the best value for this intriguing league fixture set for this weekend.

Qarabag vs Gabala FK match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

An analysis of the last five competitive fixtures shows a stark contrast in the fortunes of these two clubs. Qarabag have been a model of consistency, while Gabala have found positive results hard to come by.

Qarabag: WWWDW
Gabala FK: LLDWL

key stats

Here are three crucial statistics for punters to consider before placing their bets:

Qarabag have kept a clean sheet in four of their last five home matches in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
Gabala FK have failed to score in their last three consecutive away games against Qarabag.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Qarabag’s last 7 league matches, highlighting their attacking dominance.

My correct score prediction is 3-0 to Qarabag. The champions possess overwhelming attacking firepower, especially at home, with players like Juninho and Nəriman Axundzadə in excellent form. Considering Gabala’s significant struggles to score on the road and Qarabag’s formidable defensive record at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, a comfortable win to nil for the home side seems the most logical outcome. Gabala’s likely defensive setup will aim to frustrate the hosts, but Qarabag’s quality should allow them to break through and secure a commanding victory.

Qarabag vs Gabala FK H2H

The head-to-head record paints a clear picture of Qarabag’s long-standing dominance in this fixture.

Qarabag are undefeated in their last 20 meetings with Gabala FK in all competitions.
Gabala FK’s last victory against Qarabag was over six years ago, back in 2019.
Qarabag have won the last five encounters between the two sides without conceding a single goal.
The last meeting between these teams ended in a 4-0 victory for Qarabag earlier in the 2025 season.

pre game odds

Qarabag win: 1.20
Draw: 6.50
Gabala FK win: 12.00

team news Qarabag

The champions come into this match with a nearly full-strength squad. There is a slight fitness concern over key midfielder Júlio Romão, who picked up a minor knock in their last outing, but he is expected to pass a late fitness test. Manager Gurban Gurbanov has excellent depth and may choose to rotate slightly, but top scorer Juninho is almost certain to lead the line after another impressive performance last week.

team news Gabala FK

Gabala’s struggles are compounded by personnel issues. Their primary striker, Asif Mammadov, is serving a suspension following an accumulation of yellow cards, which significantly blunts their attacking threat. Furthermore, they remain without two long-term defensive absentees, putting extra pressure on a backline that will be severely tested by Qarabag’s fluid attack.