Neftchi Baku won their opening league match 3-1 and have taken victories in their last two head-to-head meetings against Araz (2-1 and 4-0). With four draws across the last 10 head-to-head encounters and Araz opening their season with a low-scoring 0-0 draw, backing Neftchi Baku on the Double Chance provides a well-calibrated, high-probability position.
Neftchi Baku vs Araz prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 2
- Venue
- Palms Sports Arena, Baku
- Referee
- R. Ahmadov
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +10 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -5 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Neftchi Baku or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Neftchi Baku enter their first home league fixture of the Premyer Liqa campaign on the back of an encouraging start, having secured a 3-1 away victory over Sumqayıt. That result placed them third in the standings after the opening round, showcasing a sharp attacking display.
Araz opened their league season with a 0-0 draw at home against Imisli FK, placing them seventh in the table with one point. Their solid defensive baseline from that outing will be tested against a Neftchi side that has won the last two head-to-head encounters between the clubs, including a 2-1 home victory and a 4-0 away win earlier in 2026.
While historical head-to-head records across 10 meetings remain evenly balanced with 3 wins each and 4 draws, Neftchi Baku hold the edge in recent form and home advantage.
Key factors
- Neftchi Baku started their Premyer Liqa season with a 3-1 away win at Sumqayıt.
- Araz played out a 0-0 draw against Imisli FK in their league opener.
- Neftchi Baku have won the last two head-to-head fixtures against Araz by scores of 2-1 and 4-0.
- Across 10 head-to-head meetings, 4 matches have ended in draws.
- Neftchi Baku have lost only 1 of 6 home matches against Araz in their head-to-head history.
Statistical comparison
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabah FAPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 7 | +17 | 19 |
| 2 | Neftchi BakuPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +13 | 17 |
| 3 | QarabagPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 7 | +7 | 17 |
| 4 | Zira | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| 5 | Kapaz | 8 | 0 | 14 |
| 9 | Qabala | 9 | -11 | 7 |
| 10 | Imisli FK | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 11 | Safa BakuPremier League (Relegation) | 9 | -12 | 3 |
| 12 | ArazRelegation - I Liqa | 9 | -12 | 2 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Neftchi Baku
- 3
- Draws
- 3
- Araz
Neftchi Baku have won 4 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.8 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.
- 2026-08-23Neftchi Baku5-0Araz
- 2026-04-11Neftchi Baku2-1Araz
- 2026-02-01Araz0-4Neftchi Baku
- 2025-10-19Neftchi Baku2-2Araz
- 2025-03-29Neftchi Baku1-1Araz
Our record in Premyer Liqa
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Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

