Azerbaijan
Football Nations League D Neftci Arena Sun 4 Oct 09:00
Lithuania
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Azerbaijan vs Lithuania Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Lithuania Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -123

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Expect a Tight Affair

The best plan could involve backing Lithuania with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -123 when clashing with Azerbaijan. Our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, allowing us to land a return in the event of a draw.

Explore our full Azerbaijan vs Lithuania betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Azerbaijan vs Lithuania Preview

Azerbaijan welcome Lithuania to Neftci Arena in Baku, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 4 October.

Azerbaijan had a 0-0 Nations League draw in their last game. This was at home to Liechtenstein at Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium. Aykhan Abbasov's team recorded a whopping 74% of possession and had five shots on target.

Lithuania recorded a 3-0 friendly victory over Andorra at the Darius and Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas on Friday night. Manfredas Ruzgis, Faustas Steponavičius and Armandas Kučys were all on the scoresheet as Lithuania made the most of their break from Nations League action.

H2H: 1-1 Draw When Teams Met a Week Ago

Lithuania and Azerbaijan played out a 1-1 draw when the nations met at the Darius and Girėnas Stadium just a week ago. The result means Lithuania remain unbeaten in the last three meetings between the countries.

Nations League D G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Azerbaijan logo Azerbaijan 3 1 2 0 2 1 1 2:1 5
2 Lithuania logo Lithuania 3 1 1 1 3 2 1 3:2 4
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Azerbaijan – Last 10 Competitive Games

6 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. Azerbaijan have had 41.0% possession and 3.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.3 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

Players to Watch

The three top scorers are Mahir Emreli, Renat Dadashov and Emin Makhmudov, with these players all scoring 1 goals. Rahman Dashdamirov is the leading assists maker on 1.

Lithuania – Last 10 Competitive Games

Lithuania have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.2% possession, 2.8 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 10.7 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

Gvidas Gineitis got 3 goals, Armandas Kucys notched 2, while Lukas Michelbrink and two other players scored 1. Gvidas Gineitis is top assists provider with 2, while Edvinas Gertmonas has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Azerbaijan confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Emil Balayev (GK), Rahil Mammadov, Badavi Huseynov, Rahman Dashdamirov, Tellur Mutallimov, Abdulakh Khaybulaev, Aleksey Isayev, Rufat Abbasov, Tural Bayramov, Mahir Emreli, Oruc Mammadov.

Lithuania confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Tomas Svedkauskas (GK), Vilius Armalas, Edgaras Utkus, Rokas Lekiatas, Adrian Lickunas, Modestas Vorobjovas, Gvidas Gineitis, Justas Lasickas, Vykintas Slivka, Armandas Kucys, Artur Dolznikov.

Main Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Lithuania can swerve defeat in this Nations League encounter, then you can take the Tricolours with a +0.25 goal start at -123. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Lithuania in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Azerbaijan in 15 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Azerbaijan in 18 of their last 20 games.

The Sportsgambler.com football experts keep abreast of the latest Nations League team news and form guide considering they could have a bearing on the outcome. It’s also important for our readers to have access to stats.

Lithuania +0.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 55.2% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Azerbaijan Azerbaijan logo 0 - 1 Lithuania logo Lithuania

We’re taking a chance on Lithuania to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +510 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

All of the past four Lithuania away matches has seen the 8.5 Total Corners line not covered, with two  consecutive Azerbaijan games having the same outcome. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of -141 that the teams go under.

Competitive Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Azerbaijan Logo Azerbaijan
Total
8.70 3.10 5.60
Home
11.20 4.30 6.90
Away
8.40 2.90 5.50
Lithuania Logo Lithuania
Total
7.50 2.80 4.70
Home
8.10 3.10 5.00
Away
7.50 3.00 4.50
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Lithuania +0.25 -123
Both Team To Score No -161
Total Corners Under 8.5 -141

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Azerbaijan vs Lithuania Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Bookies

The bookmakers have Azerbaijan at +128 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 44% chance of winning this Nations League clash based on the betting odds. Lithuania are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +240.

If you fancy Azerbaijan but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -185. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Lithuania at +128 on the Draw No Bet market.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -161.

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Azerbaijan logo Azerbaijan Stats
Lithuania logo Lithuania Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

Azerbaijan vs Lithuania Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Azerbaijan vs Lithuania team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Nations League together with updated injury news.

Azerbaijan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Lithuania Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Azerbaijan Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

1 Emil Balayev
4 Rahil Mammadov 15 Badavi Huseynov 2 Rahman Dashdamirov
19 Tellur Mutallimov 6 Abdulakh Khaybulaev 20 Aleksey Isayev 3 Rufat Abbasov
7 Tural Bayramov 10 Mahir Emreli 18 Oruc Mammadov
12 Tomas Svedkauskas
18 Vilius Armalas 3 Edgaras Utkus 20 Rokas Lekiatas
21 Adrian Lickunas 6 Modestas Vorobjovas 15 Gvidas Gineitis 13 Justas Lasickas
14 Vykintas Slivka 10 Armandas Kucys 7 Artur Dolznikov

Lithuania Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Azerbaijan Substitutes

  • 5Anton Krivotsyuk
  • 8Emin Makhmudov
  • 9Renat Dadashov
  • 11Anatoliy Nuriyev
  • 12Aydin Bayramov
  • 13Emil Safarov
  • 14Elvin Badalov
  • 16Ceyhun Nuriyev
  • 17Vusal Isgandarli
  • 21Rufat Abdullazada
  • 22Musa Gurbanly
  • 23Ravan Mirzammadov

Lithuania Substitutes

  • 1Lukas Paukste
  • 2Artemijus Tutyskinas
  • 4F. Steponavicius
  • 5Kipras Kazukolovas
  • 8Domantas Sluta
  • 9Manfredas Ruzgis
  • 11Eligijus Jankauskas
  • 16Lukas Michelbrink
  • 17Deividas Malzinskas
  • 19Ignas Venckus
  • 22Motiejus Burba
  • 23Dziugas Bartkus

Previous Azerbaijan Lineups

01 Oct Nations League D
Azerbaijan 0-0 Liechtenstein
27 Sep Nations League D
Lithuania 1-1 Azerbaijan
23 Sep Friendlies
Azerbaijan 1-0 Tajikistan
09 Jun Friendlies
Azerbaijan 2-1 San Marino
05 Jun Friendlies
Azerbaijan 0-2 Malta
30 Mar Friendlies
Azerbaijan 10-9 Sierra Leone

Previous Lithuania Lineups

30 Sep Friendlies
Lithuania 3-0 Andorra
27 Sep Nations League D
Lithuania 1-1 Azerbaijan
24 Sep Nations League D
Liechtenstein 0-2 Lithuania
09 Jun Friendlies
Estonia 1-0 Lithuania
06 Jun Friendlies
Lithuania 6-5 Latvia
29 Mar Friendlies
Lithuania 0-2 Georgia
Team Squads

Azerbaijan Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Aykhan Abbasov

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Mahir Emreli 10 F 2 180 2 0 1 0 1 0
Emil Balayev 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Abdulakh Khaybulaev 6 M 2 179 2 0 0 0 0 0
Aleksey Isayev 20 M 2 135 1 1 0 0 1 0
Tellur Mutallimov 19 F 2 131 2 0 0 0 1 0

Lithuania Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Edgaras Jankauskas

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Gvidas Gineitis 15 M 2 180 2 0 0 1 1 0
Artemijus Tutyskinas 2 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Edgaras Utkus 3 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Dziugas Bartkus 23 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Justas Lasickas 13 D 2 172 2 0 0 0 1 0
UEFA FlagNations League Table
UEFA Nations League D Group 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Malta 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
2 Gibraltar 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
3 Andorra 3 0 1 2 1:3 1
UEFA Nations League D Group 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Azerbaijan 3 1 2 0 2:1 5
2 Lithuania 3 1 1 1 3:2 4
3 Liechtenstein 2 0 1 1 0:2 1

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