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
Key match information
Qabala play Sabah in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match date is 16 February 2026 at 14:00. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Qabala: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Sabah: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Qabala scores 0.97 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Sabah scores 2.27 and concedes 0.76. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Qabala 45%, Sabah 52%. Over 2.5: Qabala 42%, Sabah 61%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Sabah has higher xG: 1.90 vs 1.24. Qabala: 10.5 shots per match, Sabah: 14.2.
Match halves
Qabala: half-time lead 15%, second-half goals 0.52. Sabah: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 1.18.
Goals by minute
Qabala: 31-45+ (7 goals). Sabah: 46-60 (17 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-0-2. Average goals 4.50, BTTS 50%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Qabala | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.37 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sabah is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Qabala · 1.8 pts / match - 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 134% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Qabala · 2.27 goals / match - Sabah
Sabah is 95% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Qabala · 0.76 goals / match - Sabah
Qabala scores in 55% of matches (18 of 33 matches), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 42% (14 of 33 matches).
Sabah scores in 88% of matches (29 of 33 matches), while Qabala keeps a clean sheet in 12% (4 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Qabala
Over / Under — Sabah
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 110% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.94 pts / match - Qabala · 1.97 pts / match - Sabah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Qabala - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 15% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 73%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (17 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Qabala
Sabah
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.45 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.03 |
| Both teams scored | • 45% | 46% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 48% | ▲ 61% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 31% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Qabala 0 - 0 - 2 Sabah. Average goals 4.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Qabala and Sabah?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Qabala won 0, Sabah won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Qabala vs Sabah?
Qabala score 0.97 goals per game on average and Sabah 2.27. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Qabala's matches and 52% of Sabah's.
What form are Qabala and Sabah in?
Over the last 5 games Qabala have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sabah 3-0-2 (1.80 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.