Neftchi vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya prediction & analysis

Neftchi vs Al Quwa Al Jawiya preview and prediction

The match

The AFC Champions League sees Neftchi take on Al Quwa Al Jawiya on Monday 14 September, kicking off at 14:45 (WAT) at Istiqlol Stadium. Neftchi are 9th with 4 points from 4 games (in the bottom half), while Al Quwa Al Jawiya sit 12th on 3 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Neftchi's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Surkhon 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Al Quwa Al Jawiya's last 5: LWLDD Most recently they lost to Al Zawra'a 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded.

Neftchi arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.0.

Betting angles

• Win chances: Neftchi 62%, draw 21%, Al Quwa Al Jawiya 17%.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Neftchi to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.55. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.