There are five groups of five and five groups of six in the current qualification for the upcoming European Championship. While in the first four groups of five were the Nations League winners of league A, there was another group of five; thereby Vice World Champion Croatia was solved as a group head.
Azerbaijan vs Wales Betting Odds and Predictions
Before the last two matchdays, the situation in Group E is extremely exciting, as four of the five teams still have the chance to win the European Championship ticket. Abandoned is only Underdog Azerbaijan (one point). On the early Saturday evening, the duel between Azerbaijan and Wales will take place in Baku!
The guests from the island currently ranked only in fourth place of the table. Big calculation is not needed, because only with two wins Wales can continue to make hopes for the World Cup ticket. With a point loss, the second European Championship series would definitely not be an issue.
Accordingly, the starting position is clear and between Azerbaijan and Wales a prediction on the victory of the Red Dragon is quite obvious. However, the offered odds do not seem particularly lucrative on the three-way.
Azerbaijan – Statistics & Current Form
The only point win, the Azerbaijan in the current qualification could achieve, of all things against the big favorites. In the home game against vice-world champion Croatia, the team of Nikola Jurcevic (who is himself a Croat) fought a surprise 1-1 draw. There were no points to cheer on in the remaining five qualifiers.
However, there was always reason to celebrate in the meantime, because interestingly, the Jurcevic team has scored in five of their six qualifying matches. The narrow 1-0 defeat four weeks ago in Hungary was the only game in which Azerbaijan scored no goal. In view of these numbers, a tip on Azerbaijan and Wales seems to be a very interesting option for both teams.
Azerbaijan is currently number 111 in the FIFA World Ranking, far from the absolute class. The missed qualification is therefore no surprise.
However, this has the consequence that Azerbaijan will provide a novelty. The stadium in Baku is one of the venues for the pan-European games next year. This makes Azerbaijan the first host not represented in the finals itself.
Relatively few legionaries can be found in the Azerbaijan squad. Nikola Jurcevic has only seven players who earn their money abroad. However, these players are not with well-known teams under contract, but play mostly in division club / weaker clubs.
Expected formation of Azerbaijan:
➤ Balaysev – Rahimov, Huseynov, Mustafazada, Pashaiev – Silvestre, Qarayev, Richard – Khalilzada, Sheydaev, Ramazanov
Last matches from Azerbaijan:
⚽️ 13.10.2019 – Hungary vs. Azerbaijan 1: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 09.10.2019 – Bahrain Vs. Azerbaijan 2: 3 (Friendly Match)
⚽️ 09.09.2019 – Azerbaijan vs. Croatia 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 06.09.2019 – Wales vs. Azerbaijan 2: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 11.06.2019 – Azerbaijan vs. Slovakia 1: 5 (European Championship Qualification)
Wales – Statistics & Current Form
The Welsh national football team was one of the big surprises at the European Championship 2016 in France. Superstar Gareth Bale was the Red Dragon sensational the semi-finals, which was lost to the eventual winner Portugal 0: 2. Wales was in a run and could not really explain these successes.
In the last three years, the team has been brought back a bit to the bottom of the facts. The qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia missed the team behind Serbia and arch-rivals Ireland.
In the new UEFA Nations League, the Welshmers took second place behind Denmark. With Denmark having the best chance of qualifying directly for the European Championship, Wales could open a back door in the event of a non-qualification.
The Welsh football legend Ryan Giggs – since January 2018 in office – but does not yet busy. First, the full concentration is the double against Azerbaijan and Hungary. With a win in Baku, Wales can fight for a final match.
The situation is aggravated by the physical problems of Gareth Bale. The Real player has not trained since October 4, but was invited by Giggs anyway and has apparently been able to train normally. A miracle cure? The fact is that Bale will probably already be an issue for the game in Baku.
His likely comeback increases the quality significantly. Although he only rarely managed to convince at Real Madrid, he takes his home country to a new level. However, Wales now has some promising youngsters, including players like Daniel James, Harry Wilson, Ethan Ampadu and Chris Mepham.
Accordingly, according to current quotas, the clear role of favorite between Azerbaijan and Wales is also justified. A point loss for the Euro semi-finalists of 2016 would definitely be a surprise.
Expected lineup of Wales:
➤ Hennessey – Davies, Lockyer, Rodon, Roberts – Ampadu, Allen – James, Williams, Bale – Moore
Last matches of Wales:
⚽️ 13.10.2019 – Wales vs. Croatia 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 10/10/2019 – Slovakia vs. Wales 1: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 09.09.2019 – Wales vs. Belarus 1: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 06.09.2019 – Wales vs. Azerbaijan 2: 1 (European Championship Qualification)
⚽️ 11.06.2019 – Hungary vs. Wales 1: 0 (European Championship Qualification)
Azerbaijan vs Wales Direct Comparison
Absolutely devastating for Azerbaijan is the direct comparison with the red kites from Wales. Overall, the two teams faced each other so far seven times, only once could the underdog from the east of Europe celebrate a point win.
The draw reached Azerbaijan in the course of the World Cup qualification for the finals in 2006 in Germany. The first duel in the current qualifying campaign saw Wales win 2-1 with a late header from Gareth Bale (84 ‘).
Azerbaijan vs Wales Free Betting Odds and Predictions
For the hosts from Azerbaijan the Euro 2020-train has finally left and accordingly the last games in qualifying can already be considered as preparation for upcoming tasks.
The guests from Wales will certainly not get away easily, because the chance for a final against Hungary next Tuesday is great. A win has to come and this will be offered between Azerbaijan and Wales odds of 1.53 for the Giggs protected.
Azerbaijan vs Wales Betting Odds Comparison – European Qualifiers 2019
🔺 Betting Prediction: Azerbaijan
🔺 Betting Odds: 8.00
🔺 Betting Prediction: Draw
🔺 Betting Odds: 4.35
🔺 Betting Prediction: Wales
🔺 Betting Odds: 1.53
Key facts – Azerbaijan vs Wales tips
🔻 Abandoned tail light – only one point out of six games!
🔻 Six of the seven previous duels won Wales!
🔻 Miracle cure at Gareth Bale – Giggs can count on his superstar!
Although we consider the victory of the visitors to be quite probable, between Azerbaijan and Wales we find the odds of over 2.5 much more interesting. This tip is backed by a look at the results so far of the Jurcevic-Elf in the current qualification.
In five of the six games a hit was scored. Thus, we see very good opportunities between Azerbaijan and Wales in the forecast on the over 2.5. In addition, this attracts much more than twice the use. Value is for us in any case – we play this tip with a bet of five units.
🔺 Competition: Euro 2020 Qualification, Group. E
🔺 Date: 16.11.2019
🔺 Betting Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
🔺 Odds: 2.31
🔺 Stake: 4/10 units
