Match Details
The match between Qarabag and BK Hacken is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2023, at the Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika stadionu. It is a UEFA Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 6 fixture. The odds for this match are as follows: Qarabag – 1.36, Draw – 5.76, BK Hacken – 9.20.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Qarabag and BK Hacken have faced each other once before in the UEFA Europa League group stage. In that encounter, Qarabag emerged as the victors with a narrow 1-0 win.
Team Form: Qarabag
Qarabag has been in good form recently, winning four out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have scored an impressive total of 16 goals while conceding just six during this period.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Qarabag currently sits in second place in Group H with seven points from five matches played. They have won two matches, drawn one, and lost two so far. With a goal difference of -3, they will be looking to secure a positive result in this final group stage match to advance further in the competition.
In their most recent domestic league match against Sumqayıt, Qarabag showcased their attacking prowess by securing an emphatic 6-1 victory. Leandro Andrade and Juninho were among the goalscorers for Qarabag in that game.
Team Form: BK Hacken
BK Hacken has had a challenging run of fixtures lately, losing four out of their last six matches across all competitions. They have scored 11 goals but conceded 14 during this period.
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, BK Hacken finds themselves at the bottom of Group H with no points from five matches. They have struggled to find their footing in the competition, losing all five matches played so far. With a goal difference of -13, they will be eager to salvage some pride with a positive performance in this final group stage match.
In their most recent friendly match against HJK Helsinki, BK Hacken suffered a narrow 4-3 defeat. Despite the loss, they displayed attacking intent by scoring three goals.
Key Players
For Qarabag, Juninho and Yassine Benzia have been standout performers recently. Juninho has been prolific in front of goal, scoring 12 goals in his last 23 appearances across all competitions. Benzia has also made significant contributions with six goals and one assist in his last 22 matches.
BK Hacken will rely on Amor Layouni and Edward Chilufya Jr. to make an impact in this match. Layouni has netted eight goals and provided three assists in his last 26 appearances. Chilufya Jr., meanwhile, has shown promise with six goals and one assist in his last 14 matches.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, Qarabag seems to have the upper hand going into this match. They have been more consistent with their results and have a stronger defensive record compared to BK Hacken.
Qarabag’s ability to score goals consistently gives them an advantage over BK Hacken’s leaky defense. However, it is worth noting that both teams have shown vulnerability at the back recently, which could lead to an open game with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Prediction: Qarabag 3 – 1 BK Hacken
Considering Qarabag’s strong recent form and their home advantage, they are likely to come out on top in this match. The predicted scoreline suggests that Qarabag will dominate proceedings and secure a comfortable victory over BK Hacken.
