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Lithuania vs Azerbaijan preview: hosts look to build on opening Nations League win. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Both teams have a strong recent record of scoring in matches involving Lithuania at home and Azerbaijan on the road. Lithuania’s opening win ended a losing streak but their home games often see goals at both ends. Azerbaijan’s defensive struggles and scoring ability support a Both Teams To Score selection here.
Both teams have scoring ability but defensive vulnerabilities suggest a balanced 1-1 draw is plausible, reflecting recent home and away trends and balanced head-to-head history.
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Lithuania will look to build on an encouraging start to their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign when they welcome Azerbaijan to the S.
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Lithuania's recent unbeaten run contrasts with Azerbaijan's solid but less consistent form.
Lithuania are unbeaten in their last match while Azerbaijan have lost only one of five in 2026.
Six of Lithuania's last seven home matches saw both teams score, while Azerbaijan conceded in 15 of 16 matches.
Lithuania and Azerbaijan have balanced scoring and conceding records supporting a 1-1 draw.
Three Punchy Stats
- Lithuania lost all six of their matches in the 2024-25 Nations League before opening this campaign with a 2-0 win.
- Both teams have scored in six of Lithuania’s last seven competitive home matches.
- Azerbaijan have lost only one of their five matches in 2026 and have kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 internationals.
BTTS in Recent Matches
Recent attacking records for Lithuania and Azerbaijan are shown below.
Clean Sheets in Recent Matches
Recent defensive records for Lithuania and Azerbaijan are shown below.
Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas on Sunday.
Edgaras Jankauskas’s side opened their League D Group 2 schedule with a 2-0 win over Liechtenstein on Thursday, with Lukas Michelbrink and Artur Dolzikov finding the net. For a team that lost all six of their matches in the 2024-25 Nations League, that result represented a significant change of tone.
Azerbaijan arrive in similarly positive mood. Aykhan Abbasov’s side beat Tajikistan 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday and also defeated San Marino on June 9, meaning they are chasing a third consecutive victory in all competitions.
Lithuania seek momentum after long Nations League struggle
Lithuania’s opening victory matters because of the context surrounding it. Their previous Nations League campaign ended with six defeats from six, so starting this edition with three points should provide both confidence and belief.
Jankauskas may therefore see little reason to make major changes. Lithuania have reported no fresh injury concerns, and the performance against Liechtenstein could encourage the head coach to retain the same starting XI.
Armandas Kucys is expected to feature in the final third, while Michelbrink should again have a midfield role after scoring in the opening game. Gvidas Gineitis and Modestas Vorobjovas are also in contention to operate centrally as Lithuania attempt to maintain the balance that delivered a clean sheet and two goals on Thursday.
There are, however, signs that this could be a more open contest than Lithuania’s opening fixture. Both teams have regularly been involved in matches where each side has scored, particularly in Lithuania’s recent competitive home games.
Both teams have attacking encouragement
Both teams to score has landed in six of Lithuania’s last seven competitive home matches. Their recent record includes a 3-2 home defeat to the Netherlands, while both teams also scored in their home and away meetings with Finland.
Lithuania drew 1-1 with Latvia at home in the Baltic Cup in June, reinforcing the trend of games in which they have created chances without consistently shutting opponents out.
Azerbaijan’s recent results tell a similar story. They have lost only one of their five matches in 2026 and have seen both teams score in games against San Marino, Sierra Leone and Saint Lucia this year.
Their defensive record offers Lithuania further encouragement. Azerbaijan have kept only one clean sheet in 16 internationals, although their recent 1-0 win over Tajikistan shows they are capable of producing a more controlled performance.
Abbasov also has experience to call upon. Emin Mahmudov remains a major presence in midfield having scored 16 times for Azerbaijan, while Mahir Emreli and Renat Dadasov could form the front two. Badavi Guseynov and Anton Kryvotsyuk provide experience at the back.
The historical record between the teams is evenly balanced. Lithuania and Azerbaijan have met three times, with one win apiece and one draw. Their most recent meeting, a friendly in March 2019, finished 0-0.
This encounter arrives at the start of a busy international period for both sides. Lithuania face Andorra in a friendly on September 30 before travelling to Azerbaijan on October 4, while Azerbaijan host Liechtenstein on October 1 before the return meeting three days later.
Other opportunities in this market
Bettors seeking alternatives can examine total-goals or match-result markets. Over 2.5 Goals (31/20) requires three or more total goals regardless of who scores them, offering coverage for blowouts like 3-0 or 0-3 but failing on 1-1. Under 2.5 Goals (1/2) settles if there are two or fewer total goals (0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-1), providing broader coverage for lower-scoring games at shorter odds. The Draw market (2/1) covers all level scorelines including 0-0 and 2-2, whereas the main selection requires both teams to score at least once.
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Selection: Both Teams To Score YES. Both teams must score at least once during normal time. The match winner does not matter; the selection is settled only by whether each side finds the net.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Lithuania vs Azerbaijan 1-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Both Teams To Score YES @ 11/10
Lithuania enter this fixture following a 2-0 victory against Liechtenstein, halting a six-match Nations League losing streak from their previous campaign. While Edgaras Jankauskas saw his side keep a clean sheet on Thursday, their broader competitive home record reveals a persistent pattern of open encounters. Both teams have found the net in six of Lithuania’s last seven competitive home fixtures, including high-scoring ties such as a 3-2 defeat against the Netherlands and encounters with Finland. With Lukas Michelbrink finding the scoresheet and Armandas Kucys leading the line, the hosts possess established avenues to generate scoring chances at the S. Dariaus ir S. Gireno stadionas.
Azerbaijan arrive after back-to-back victories over San Marino and Tajikistan, losing just one of their five internationals in 2026. However, Aykhan Abbasov’s side have managed only a single clean sheet across their past 16 international fixtures. Their matches throughout 2026 against San Marino, Sierra Leone, and Saint Lucia all featured goals at both ends. Emin Mahmudov provides an established midfield threat with 16 international goals, while Mahir Emreli and Renat Dadasov offer presence upfront against a Lithuanian defensive unit that previously conceded in six consecutive Nations League fixtures.
The primary counter-argument stems from Azerbaijan’s recent 1-0 win over Tajikistan and the 0-0 draw between these nations in March 2019. Nevertheless, Lithuania’s long-standing home trend and Azerbaijan’s defensive record of one clean sheet in 16 matches make the 11/10 price on both teams scoring a well-supported selection.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Both teams have scored in six of Lithuania’s last seven competitive home matches.
- Azerbaijan have kept only one clean sheet across their last 16 international fixtures.
- Azerbaijan have seen both teams score in 2026 matches against San Marino, Sierra Leone, and Saint Lucia.
Risk Factor: If either Lithuania or Azerbaijan fails to score, such as a 2-0 or 0-0 result, the selection loses.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Lithuania consistently create chances at home while conceding in six of their last seven competitive home ties.
Azerbaijan have conceded in 15 of their last 16 internationals, leaving them vulnerable on the road.
⚔️ Pick 2: Lithuania vs Azerbaijan 1-1 @ 4/1
Justifying a 1-1 scoreline requires examining both sides’ capacity to score alongside their defensive limitations. Lithuania scored twice through Lukas Michelbrink and Artur Dolzikov in Thursday’s 2-0 win over Liechtenstein, yet their prior competitive home form demonstrates a frequent inability to preserve clean sheets. Having conceded in six of their last seven competitive home matches, including a 1-1 draw against Latvia in the Baltic Cup in June, a single goal for the hosts reflects their recent attacking return while accounting for recurring defensive concessions at home.
Azerbaijan’s scoring profile supports their contribution to a 1-1 outcome. Aykhan Abbasov’s team have found the net in recent victories over Tajikistan and San Marino, with midfielder Emin Mahmudov offering 16 international goals alongside forwards Mahir Emreli and Renat Dadasov. However, with Badavi Guseynov and Anton Kryvotsyuk marshalling a defence that has surrendered goals in 15 of their last 16 international matches, Azerbaijan remain vulnerable to conceding at least once on the road.
The main risk to this exact scoreline is a higher goal total, as seen in Lithuania’s 3-2 loss to the Netherlands, or a repeat of the 0-0 stalemate from their 2019 friendly. However, with Lithuania drawing 1-1 with Latvia in June and Azerbaijan conceding across three separate 2026 fixtures, 1-1 offers a coherent representation of two evenly matched teams with balanced head-to-head history.
Risk Factor: A clean sheet by either side would invalidate the 1-1 correct score prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Both Teams to Score (BTTS) Yes mean for this match?
Both teams must score at least one goal each during normal time for the selection to win.
How does the Correct Score market settle in international football?
It settles on the exact final score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time only.
Why is Both Teams to Score YES supported by Lithuania's home record?
Lithuania have seen both teams score in six of their last seven competitive home fixtures.
What is Azerbaijan's recent defensive record ahead of this tie?
Azerbaijan have kept only one clean sheet across their last 16 international matches.
How did Lithuania perform in their opening Nations League fixture?
Lithuania won 2-0 against Liechtenstein, ending a six-match Nations League losing streak.
What is the head-to-head record between Lithuania and Azerbaijan?
They have met three times with one win each and one draw, most recently 0-0 in 2019.
