Qabala vs Sabah: match statistics
Sabah are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 14 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 defeat. The visitors boast excellent away form with a 78% win rate and a nine-match unbeaten streak on the road. Qabala are in 10th place with a negative record and a 63% loss rate at home, making them poor hosts. Sabah dominate all key statistics: higher shot accuracy (19% vs 11%), better possession (56% vs 49%), and a significantly superior goal difference (+14 away vs -2 at home for Qabala). The form of both teams in their last five matches (2.6 points per game for Sabah vs 1.4 for Qabala) further confirms the league leaders' advantage. All data points to a certain away victory, although the slight probability of a draw stems from Sabah's occasional defensive solidity on the road.
Qabala vs Sabah: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Qabala played against Sabah in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on February 16, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Qabala has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sabah has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Qabala scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.33. Sabah scores 2.11 and allows 0.63. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Qabala's games and 53% of Sabah's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 58%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sabah has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.17 per game. Qabala takes 9.8 shots per game, while Sabah takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Qabala leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sabah leads at halftime in 53% and scores 1.05 after halftime.
When the teams score
Qabala's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Sabah, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Sabah are the clear favorites for this match, sitting top of the table with an impressive record of 14 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 defeat. The visitors boast excellent away form with a 78% win rate and a nine-match unbeaten streak on the road. Qabala are in 10th place with a negative record and a 63% loss rate at home, making them poor hosts. Sabah dominate all key statistics: higher shot accuracy (19% vs 11%), better possession (56% vs 49%), and a significantly superior goal difference (+14 away vs -2 at home for Qabala). The form of both teams in their last five matches (2.6 points per game for Sabah vs 1.4 for Qabala) further confirms the league leaders' advantage. All data points to a certain away victory, although the slight probability of a draw stems from Sabah's occasional defensive solidity on the road.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Qabala | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.41 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sabah is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Qabala · 3 pts / game - Sabah
Goals— how 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.
Sabah is 111% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Qabala · 2.11 goals / game - Sabah
Sabah is 111% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.33 goals / game - Qabala · 0.63 goals / game - Sabah
Qabala scores in 50% of games (9 of 18 meczów), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 42% (8 of 19 meczów).
Sabah scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Qabala keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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
BTTS and goal count
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.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Qabala
Over / Under - Sabah
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sabah is 89% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Qabala · 2 pts / game - Sabah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Qabala - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 74%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Qabala
Sabah
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premyer Liqası).
Teams vs league
| Qabala | Liga | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.33 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 45% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 32% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Qabala's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sabah. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Qabala vs Sabah?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Qabala 0:1 Sabah. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Qabala vs Sabah?
Qabala score 1.00 goals per game on average and Sabah 2.11. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Qabala's matches and 53% of Sabah's.
What form are Qabala and Sabah in?
Over the last 5 games Qabala have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sabah 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Qabala vs Sabah?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Qabala vs Sabah: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.