Sabail vs Gabala tips and predictions

Price stands out for Sabail on own patch

On 42 Premier League points, sixth placed Sabail host tenth placed Gabala. With 17 points the visitors are someway behind their rivals.

Sabail to win. Price-sensitive value-hunters should probably avoid those odds for an away win.

You'll have your own opinion but Sabail might have reasons to be confident about adding to Gabala's woes. This group of away players come into the match with 11 losses from their last 13 matches. While they've obviously had different opposition, that doesn't sound like the record of a team that has prepared correctly for this.

The hosts have had some excellent spells in previous displays. Sabail scored two or more goals in 7 of their recent 11 matches.

There have been episodes when Gabala have lost their shape and they haven't had a platform in their 18-yard box. They have conceded two or more goals in 10 of their last 13 matches. Further, there could be signs that their total goals expectation is taking a dip. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been quite poor. They've scored one or less goals in 17 of their last 20 matches.

You'll be aware that Sabail have won all of the last 3 fixtures between the two sides.

Playing devil's advocate they may end up sharing the spoils. The betting markets imply that both sides can get in on the act as they could be well matched. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting for this encounter.