Azerbaijan vs Sweden Predictions

Azerbaijan vs Sweden predictions for this UEFA Nations League clash. Azerbaijan and Sweden face off in a UEFA Nations League C clash in Baku on Thursday, both aiming to kickstart their 2024 campaigns with a strong performance. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Nations League | League C | Sep 5, 2024 at 5pm UK at Ədliyya stadionu

Azerbaijan vs Sweden Predictions

Will Sweden’s Attack Outshine Azerbaijan’s Resilience in Baku?

• Sweden have scored in four of their last five away matches.
• Azerbaijan have seen both teams score in their last three matches.
• Sweden have conceded 10 goals in their four matches in 2024.

Best Bet

As Azerbaijan host Sweden for their UEFA Nations League C opener in Baku, both teams aim to kickstart their 2024 campaigns on a positive note. For Azerbaijan, it’s a chance to build on their recent friendlies and secure a strong home result, while Sweden will look to recover from a lacklustre Euro 2024 qualification campaign. With each side hungry to make a statement, this encounter promises to be an intense battle as the two nations eye early points in a competition where every result matters.

The standout bet for this game is Sweden to win with both teams finding the back of the net. Despite some struggles in recent competitive fixtures, Sweden’s attacking prowess cannot be underestimated. Their frontline, including players like Alexander Isak, has shown enough potency to break through defences, especially in away games. Sweden’s ability to score is evident from their 14 goals across eight Euro qualifiers, averaging 1.8 goals per game. However, their defensive fragilities have been equally glaring, with 12 goals conceded in the same period.

Azerbaijan, despite being considered underdogs, are not without hope. They have demonstrated attacking capability in recent friendlies, scoring nine goals in their last two matches. With players such as Mahir Emreli and Emin Makhmudov providing firepower, Azerbaijan are more than capable of breaching Sweden’s less-than-impressive defence. Sweden have struggled to keep clean sheets, particularly away from home, managing just one in their last five away outings.

Sweden’s superior squad depth and attacking quality should ultimately give them the edge in this match. Still, the home side’s form in front of goal and Sweden’s defensive issues suggest that Azerbaijan will find a way to score, making a bet on both teams finding the net while Sweden secure the win highly attractive.

“Sweden’s firepower should see them through, but with their defensive vulnerabilities, Azerbaijan will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet at home.” — BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn.

Correct Score Prediction: Sweden 3-1 Azerbaijan

Given the analysis of both teams’ form, a 3-1 victory in favour of Sweden seems a likely outcome. Sweden’s attacking threats will be too much for Azerbaijan to contain over 90 minutes, particularly with the quality that players like Isak and Kulusevski bring to the table. However, Azerbaijan’s recent attacking form, combined with Sweden’s defensive frailties, suggests that the home side will manage to get on the scoresheet.

Sweden’s average of 1.8 goals per game, coupled with Azerbaijan’s 2.1 goals conceded per game during Euro 2024 qualifying, supports the idea that the visitors will score multiple times. Azerbaijan’s own tally of 0.9 goals per game and their ability to exploit opposition weaknesses, as shown in their recent matches, makes a single goal for them a reasonable expectation. Overall, a 3-1 scoreline fits well with the analysis of both sides’ attacking and defensive profiles.

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