Slovakia vs Azerbaijan Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Nations League 2024-25

Fernando Santos’ men will be keen to bounce back to winning ways.

The latest edition of the UEFA Nations League has begun in full swing. Slovakia who are placed second in League C Group 1 began their campaign with a win. They played against Estonia to get their first three points and start their journey on the front foot. Next up, they will go up against Azerbaijan come Sunday and will want to keep their flawless run intact.

Azerbaijan on the other hand have not had the best of starts. They lost their opening game 1-3 against Sweden. However, they have enjoyed a decent run of form so far in 2024 and have remained undefeated in three out of their last five games. Fernando Santos’ men will be keen to bounce back to winning ways and get their campaign up and running.

Kick Off

Sunday, September 8, 9:30 PM IST

Venue: Košická futbalová aréna, Slovakia

Form

Slovakia (in all competitions): W-L-D-L-W

Azerbaijan (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-W

Players to watch 

Thomas Suslov (Slovakia)

The right winger had an excellent outing in Slovakia’s opening-day clash against Estonia. Suslov was the point of difference between the two teams. His goal in the 70th minute helped his side get all three points. His pace coupled with his high pressing abilities makes him an unstoppable force for the Falcons up front.

Emin Makhmudov (Azerbaijan)

Emin Makhmudov was one of the silver linings for Azerbaijan in the last game. His extraordinary playmaking abilities were up on display against Sweden. He did trouble them a lot.

Makhmudov put up a really good performance and was at the top of his game with his pinpoint ball distribution. Having scored 14 goals for his national team so far, the skipper is Azerbaijan’s all-time record goalscorer.

Match facts

• The last time these two teams came up against each other, Azerbaijan were the winner
• There has never been a draw between the two sides
• Renat Dadashov was on the scoresheet the last time these two teams met each other

Slovakia vs Azerbaijan: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Slovakia to win – 12/25 by Bet365
• Tip 2: Thomas Suslov to score anytime – 11/4 by Skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 19/20 by Midnite

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection in this UEFA Nations League fixture.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 10

Slovakia wins – 8

Azerbaijan wins – 2

Draws – 0

Predicted Line-up 

Slovakia (4-3-3)

Dubravka (GK); Pekarik, Adam, Skirinar, Hancko; Benes, Lobotka, Duda; Suslov, Haraslin, Strelec

Azerbaijan (4-2-3-1)

Mehdi (GK); Abbas, Huseynov, Bahlul, Elvin; Dimilev, Alexey; Ramil, Makhmudov, Toral; Renat

Prediction for Slovakia vs Azerbaijan

Slovakia are expected to snap a win this time around and settle scores for the last defeat. They are already high on confidence having picked up a win in their first game while Azerbaijan come into this game on the back of a defeat.

Prediction: Slovakia 3-1 Azerbaijan

Telecast for Slovakia vs Azerbaijan

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK – ITVX, Premier Sports

US –  FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now

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