Azerbaijan - Premyer LiqasıŞəhər stadionuData current as of September 19, 2026

Qabala vs Neftçi: match statistics

Qabala crest
Qabala
0 : 3half-time 0:1
Neftçi crest
Neftçi

Qabala vs Neftçi: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Qabala played against Neftçi in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on September 18, 2026. Venue: Şəhər stadionu. Final score: 0:3.

Recent form

Qabala has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Neftçi has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Qabala scores 0.40 goals per game and allows 0.80. Neftçi scores 3.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 20% of Qabala's games and 60% of Neftçi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 80%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Neftçi has the higher season xG average, 1.89 to 1.17 per game. Qabala takes 10.2 shots per game, while Neftçi takes 14.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Qabala leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Neftçi leads at halftime in 60% and scores 1.20 after halftime.

When the teams score

Qabala's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). For Neftçi, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premyer Liqası games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Neftçi top the table and have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Qabala have recorded just 1 win over the same period and average only 0.8 points per game. The visitors are clearly more clinical: they have scored 15 goals in five matches and average 2.00 goals away from home with an 18% shot conversion rate, compared with Qabala’s 0.67 goals and 6% conversion rate at home. Neftçi’s superiority is also reflected in the quality of chances created, with their away xG standing at 1.58, while the hosts generate 1.29 xG. Qabala have failed to score in 67% of their home matches, which, combined with the league leaders’ attacking form, significantly limits their chances of securing a positive result. Although the hosts concede only 0.67 goals at home, their xGA is 1.56, meaning the defense could struggle to contain Neftçi’s efficient attack.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The stronger signal is BTTS - No, as Qabala have scored just 0.4 goals per match over their last 5 games, while both teams scored in only 20% of those fixtures. Neftçi are in excellent attacking form, averaging 3.0 goals across their last 5 matches with a BTTS rate of 60%, but they can win without conceding. The hosts have failed to score in every home match in the seasonal data, while their average xG across their last five games is just 1.17. Qabala have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their home matches, and the league has a low BTTS rate of 44%, further supporting the scenario in which at least one team fails to score.

View BTTS statistics
Over/Under - goals analysis

Neftçi arrive in excellent attacking form: they have scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 3.0 per game, with an average xG of 1.89. Qabala conceded only 0.8 goals per match during this period, but the quality of the chances they allowed opponents to create stood at 1.33 xG, giving the visitors a realistic opportunity to score at least two goals. The hosts are significantly weaker in attack, scoring just 0.4 goals per game in their last 5 appearances, which is why the 2.5 line does not offer the same clear edge. Nevertheless, both teams had at least 2 goals in 100% and 67% of their matches so far, while Neftçi have kept no clean sheets. Therefore, the strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as the visitors’ high attacking efficiency should be enough to clear this low line.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest signal comes from current form: Neftçi have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring an average of 3.0 goals and conceding just 1.0, while Qabala have scored only 0.4 goals and lost 3 of their 5 games. The visitors were leading at the break in 60% of those five appearances, averaging 1.8 goals before half-time, whereas the hosts failed to lead in any of them and scored just 0.2 first-half goals per match. The difference remains evident after the interval, with Neftçi averaging 1.2 goals and Qabala only 0.2. Qabala do have a perfect record from their two home matches so far and average 2.5 goals before half-time, but such a small sample is less reliable than Neftçi’s clearly stronger run. Therefore, the most likely scenario is an HT/FT outcome of 2/2, with the visitors leading at the break and securing the win at full-time.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

49Possession (%)51
QabalaNeftçi
11Shots17
QabalaNeftçi
2Shots on target9
QabalaNeftçi
1.17xG2.02
QabalaNeftçi
4Corners4
QabalaNeftçi
46Dangerous attacks44
QabalaNeftçi
13Fouls18
QabalaNeftçi
0Cards3
QabalaNeftçi

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

0.4Goals scored / game3
QabalaNeftçi
0.8Goals allowed / game1
QabalaNeftçi
52%Average possession55%
QabalaNeftçi
3.2Shots on target / game6
QabalaNeftçi

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.2Shots per game14.8
QabalaNeftçi
3.2Shots on target6
QabalaNeftçi
3.9%Shot conversion20.3%
QabalaNeftçi
52%Possession55%
QabalaNeftçi
1.17xG for1.89
QabalaNeftçi
1.33xG against1.15
QabalaNeftçi

Shooting quality

Qabala: BalancedNeftçi: Dominant
QabalaNeftçi
Accuracy (shots on target)31%41%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.130.50

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Neftçi is 200% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Qabala · 2.4 pts / game - Neftçi

Qabala
LLDWL
Season result split
20% W20% D60% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 at home
1-1-1
LDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.17Opponent xG: 1.33BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 20%
Neftçi
WWLWW
Season result split
80% W0% D20% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-0-1
Last 5 away
2-0-1
WLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.89Opponent xG: 1.15BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Neftçi is 650% better for: goals scored per game.

0.4 goals / game - Qabala · 3 goals / game - Neftçi

Qabala is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.8 goals / game - Qabala · 1 goals / game - Neftçi

Qabala scoring profile: mixed

Qabala scores in 20% of games (1 of 5 games), while Neftçi keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).

Neftçi scoring profile: very strong

Neftçi scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Qabala keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).

2Goals scored (season)15
QabalaNeftçi
4Goals conceded (season)5
QabalaNeftçi
1.2Average goals per game4
QabalaNeftçi
2Goals scored (last 5)15
QabalaNeftçi
4Goals conceded (last 5)5
QabalaNeftçi

How often they score at least...

20%1 goal80%
QabalaNeftçi
20%2 goals80%
QabalaNeftçi
0%3 goals80%
QabalaNeftçi
0%4 goals40%
QabalaNeftçi

How often they concede at least...

80%1 goal80%
QabalaNeftçi
0%2 goals20%
QabalaNeftçi
0%3 goals0%
QabalaNeftçi
0%4 goals0%
QabalaNeftçi

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time20%
QabalaNeftçi
0%BTTS in both halves0%
QabalaNeftçi
20%Scored in both halves80%
QabalaNeftçi

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS60%
QabalaNeftçi
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS20%
QabalaNeftçi
20%BTTS - last 560%
QabalaNeftçi

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

40%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
QabalaNeftçi
20%Min. 2 goals before half-time60%
QabalaNeftçi
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time40%
QabalaNeftçi

2nd half

60%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
QabalaNeftçi
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time40%
QabalaNeftçi
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
QabalaNeftçi

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Neftçi is 150% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.8 pts / game - Qabala · 2 pts / game - Neftçi

Qabala - half-time state
0% leading80% draw20% trailing
Neftçi - half-time state
60% leading20% draw20% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.8Points per game (1st half)2
QabalaNeftçi
0.2Goals scored (1st half)1.8
QabalaNeftçi
0.4Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
QabalaNeftçi
0.6Average goals (1st half)2.4
QabalaNeftçi
60%Clean sheet before half-time60%
QabalaNeftçi
80%No goal before half-time20%
QabalaNeftçi

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)2.2
QabalaNeftçi
0.2Goals scored (2nd half)1.2
QabalaNeftçi
0.4Goals conceded (2nd half)0.4
QabalaNeftçi
0.6Average goals (2nd half)1.6
QabalaNeftçi
60%Clean sheet after half-time60%
QabalaNeftçi
80%No goal after half-time20%
QabalaNeftçi

Qabala - second-half results

20% W40% D40% L
4
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.80
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Neftçi - second-half results

60% W40% D0% L
10
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
+4
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding133%

Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Qabala - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.00
Goals scored / game0.20.2
Goals allowed / game0.40.4
Average goals per game0.60.6
1 goal40%60%
2 goals20%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal80%80%
Goal difference-1-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Neftçi - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.20
Goals scored / game1.81.2
Goals allowed / game0.60.4
Average goals per game2.41.6
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet60%60%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+6+4
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 9

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Qabala
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
0
16-30
0
2
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
2
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Neftçi
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
3
1
16-30
4
2
31-45
1
1
46-60
2
1
61-75
3
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.60
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.7 : 1.9
Estimated goal split
home : away
102%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
40%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-10%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
16%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
16%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 6 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Qabala

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.16
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.24
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.77
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.53
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
26%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 50% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Neftçi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.74
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.26
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.11
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.15
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
300%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
65%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.6
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premyer Liqası).

Teams vs league

QabalaLigaNeftçi
Average goals per game 1.202.54 4.00
Both teams scored 20%43% 60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 20%46% 80%
Clean sheets 20%34% 20%
Goal before half-time 40%64% 100%
Goal after half-time 60%79% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.54
Average goals per game
43%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
34%
Clean sheets
1.54
Home goals / game
1.00
Away goals / game
+54%
Home attack advantage
+35%
Home defensive advantage
+21%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
64%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
79%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. QabalaSubstitutionOn: Ismahil AkinadeOff: Eshgin Ahmadov
  2. NeftçiYellow cardVicko Ševelj
  3. NeftçiYellow cardAlen Martin Skribek
  4. QabalaSubstitutionOn: Ziya ŞəkərxanovOff: Shahin Shahniyarov
  5. NeftçiYellow cardRufat Abbasov
  6. QabalaSubstitutionOn: Nijat AliyevOff: Kouya Aristide Mabea
  7. NeftçiGoalĽubomír Tupta

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Qabala's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses against Neftçi. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Qabala vs Neftçi?

The Premyer Liqası match finished Qabala 0:3 Neftçi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Qabala and Neftçi?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Qabala won 0, Neftçi won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Qabala vs Neftçi?

Qabala score 0.40 goals per game on average and Neftçi 3.00. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Qabala's matches and 60% of Neftçi's.

What form are Qabala and Neftçi in?

Over the last 5 games Qabala have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Neftçi 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Qabala vs Neftçi?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Qabala vs Neftçi: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.