Bank Respublika Arena will host Wednesday's Champions League second qualifying round first leg between Sabah Baku and KuPS. The Azerbaijani champions head into the encounter in high spirits after proving their quality with back-to-back victories over TNS in the previous round. Sabah have won eight of their last ten matches in all competitions, averaging 1.7 goals per game while conceding just 0.7 on average. They have also produced four clean sheets during that period, underlining their defensive solidity. However, the hosts will have to cope without suspended defender Steve Solvet, whose absence could weaken the back line against a dangerous attacking opponent.
KuPS booked their place in the second qualifying round by overcoming Vardar, although they made life difficult for themselves with a 3-2 home defeat in the return leg after building a healthy first-leg advantage. The Finnish champions have been equally impressive of late, collecting six wins from their last ten matches and boasting an outstanding away record, winning five of their last six road fixtures. KuPS have conceded just 0.33 goals per away game over that spell while averaging 2.0 goals scored. Forward Kasper Paananen is a doubt after picking up a knock in the recent 2-0 league victory over SJK, but the visitors remain a well-balanced and competitive side.
Both teams are in excellent form and appear evenly matched ahead of the first leg. Therefore, we believe that there is big value in betting on draw, alongside Half-Time Draw and Under 2.5 goals (with qualification on the line, neither side is expected to take unnecessary risks).
This Champions League match will be played on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 17:00.
What is our Sabah Baku vs KuPS prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sabah Baku 1 - 1 KuPS
Sabah Baku vs KuPS Betting Tips
- European Handicap: Lech Poznan -2 @ -150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
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View OfferSabah Baku Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwlwlwww | 2.40 |
| Home | wwlwlw | 2.00 |
| Away | wwww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.33 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.83 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.02 | 2.17 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.07 | 0.72 | 1.60 |
KuPS Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddwwwwlw | 2.10 |
| Home | ddwl | 1.25 |
| Away | wdwwww | 2.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 25% | 83% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.50 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.75 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 1.31 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.09 | 1.17 | 1.04 |
Sabah Baku vs KuPS Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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