Ukraine vs Azerbaijan Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ukraine vs Azerbaijan

Second-placed Ukraine host bottom-of-the-table Azerbaijan in this Group D World Cup qualifying fixture at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 13 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re expecting Ukraine to enjoy a big win against Azerbaijan. Backing the favourites at -1.75 at odds of -120 means that we split our Asian Handicap stake equally between -1.5 and -2.0. A three-goal margin of victory lands a full payout.

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Ukraine won their last game 5-3. This was a World Cup qualifying away victory at Laugardalsvoellur against Iceland. Sergiy Rebrov's team had just 38% possession and recorded six shots on target, with Ruslan Malinovsky able to score two goals.

Azerbaijan suffered a World Cup qualifying defeat in their previous game. A 3-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Parc des Princes against France. The Land of Fire didn’t have a lot of the ball with 23% possession and no shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When the teams went head-to-head a month ago, we saw Ukraine draw 1-1 away to Azerbaijan at Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Ukraine	6	3	1	2	10	11	-1	10:11	10
4	Azerbaijan	6	0	1	5	3	16	-13	3:16	1

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Ukraine have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Blue and Yellow have averaged 47.6% possession and 4.4 corners per match, conceding 1.6 goals and 4.8 corners from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts.

Ruslan Malinovsky, Oleksiy Hutsuliak, Georgiy Sudakov and Vladyslav Vanat are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Viktor Tsigankov is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Anatoliy Trubin has one clean sheet.

Azerbaijan have 8 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 shots on goal, 5.3 attempts and 0.4 goals. Aykhan Abbasov's side average 39.8% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 6.4 corners against them, while 3.1 goals have been conceded from 14.5 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Tural Bayramov on 2, followed by Emin Makhmudov and Renat Dadashov with 1. Ramil Sheydaev has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Ukraine confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Yukhym Konoplya, Ilya Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Oleksiy Hutsuliak, Ruslan Malinovsky, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Oleg Ocheretko, Nazar Voloshyn, Artem Dovbyk.

Azerbaijan confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev (GK), Anton Krivotsyuk, Bahlul Mustafazade, Elvin Badalov, Abbas Huseynov, Elvin Jafarquliyev, Tural Bayramov, Abdulakh Khaybulaev, Emin Makhmudov, Anatoliy Nuriyev, Nariman Akhundzade.

Ukraine vs Azerbaijan Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Ukraine vs Azerbaijan betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Ukraine could be well clear of their opponents come the final whistle. Take the home team at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We can get odds of -120 for this World Cup qualifying game which could end up one-sided.

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Key Ukraine vs Azerbaijan stats:

• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Azerbaijan in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Azerbaijan in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Azerbaijan in 10 of their last 17 games on the road.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Ukraine Asian Hcp -1.75 @ -120 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ukraine 3 - 0 Azerbaijan

Ukraine can be backed at +430 to triumph by a 3-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Corners Prediction

Ukraine Under 6.5 Corners -123

The past 5 Ukraine games have involved them having an average of 3.80 corners. There’s a chance to go under the Ukraine Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -123 on offer.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ukraine

Total

9.20 4.40 4.80

Home

9.60 4.90 4.70

Away

8.50 4.70 3.80

Azerbaijan

Total

9.70 3.30 6.40

Home

11.30 4.40 6.90

Away

9.40 3.50 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-141

Under 8.5

-102

Ukraine Corners

Over 6.5

-127

Under 6.5

-112

Azerbaijan Corners

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+138

Most Corners

1

-1250

X

+1050

2

+850

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Ukraine vs Azerbaijan Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies are taking few risks with their betting odds of -556 for Ukraine winning which indicates that they have a 85% chance of triumphing in this World Cup qualifying encounter. For those wanting to back Azerbaijan, you will find +1400 about the outsider.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +200. Alternatively, Ukraine can be backed at -189 and Azerbaijan are on offer at +950.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -208.

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Full-Time Result

1

-556

X

+575

2

+1400

Half-Time Result

1

-189

X

+200

2

+950

Double Chance

1X

-5000

12

-1250

X2

+325

Draw No Bet

1

-2500

2

+950

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2

-120

2 Hcp +2

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-175

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+143

No

-208

There’s the chance to back Artem Dovbyk at +220 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine)

First

-123

Anytime

+220

Vladyslav Vanat (Ukraine)

First

+118

Anytime

+310

Vladyslav Veleten (Ukraine)

First

+155

Anytime

+420

Nazar Voloshyn (Ukraine)

First

+188

Anytime

+450

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Ukraine)

First

+188

Anytime

+500

Georgiy Sudakov (Ukraine)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Oleh Ocheretko (Ukraine)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Artem Bondarenko (Ukraine)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Ivan Kalyuzhnyi (Ukraine)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Yegor Yarmolyuk (Ukraine)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Volodymyr Brazhko (Ukraine)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Vitaliy Mykolenko (Ukraine)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Mykola Matviyenko (Ukraine)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ukraine Stats

Azerbaijan Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 3.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.60 goals scored and 3.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 39.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 42.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches

Ukraine vs Azerbaijan Lineups & Team News

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