Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Qarabag
Match Time & Date:
23/01/2025
18:45
Prediction: 2-1
FCSB
Thursday’s football game at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium pits together Qarabag and FCSB, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. Qarabag are four points behind the playoffs berth, meaning that this has to go down as a must-win game for Tahir Gozel’s troops. Albania forward Redon Xhixha has overcome his injury, but goalkeeper Amin Ramazanov remains in the treatment room.
The Romanians, on the other hand, head into the match following a 1-1 draw with FC Hermannstadt. Steaua are on the right track to book their place in the Europa League knockout stages and given Qarabag’s need for points, home win should be considered. The good news for the visiting side is that forward Daniel Birligea is back from suspension. When the two teams met in a friendly, back in 2015, FCSB defeated Qarabag 3-2, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Team (Qarabag):
Over the years Qarabag have established themselves as one of the best teams in Azerbaijan. The club was founded in 1951 and they were playing under the name of Mehsul back then. Qarabag won their first trophy in the national championship in 1993, beating Khazar Sumgayit in the title game.
In the 2015/2016 season they won their fourth domestic trophy, with the team finishing the season 22 points clear of second-placed Zira. Qarabag participated in the 2016/2017 Champions League qualifiers, but they were more than unfortunate to suffer a loss to Viktoria Plzen in the two-legged tie. The Azerbaijan outfit were beaten by the Czechs on away goal rule and, as a result, they made it to the Europa League playoffs.
Thanks to a win over Goteborg in the double-header Qarabag made it to the knockout stages of the competition. The Horsemen play their home games at Azersun Arena and their home colours are black. Qarabag play their away games in white kits.
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