Who will get the better start?
The qualifying phase for the UEFA Champions League is still at an early stage, but the teams still have high hopes of participating in the prestigious competition. Currently, however, they still have a long way to go.
In any case, it’s already getting down to business. The Raków Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam prediction of the betting providers does not paint a clear picture in advance. The hosts from Poland are favoured, but not by a large margin. No wonder, because even though the guests play in a supposedly minor league in Azerbaijan, they have repeatedly been able to gain experience in Europe in recent years.
Rakov Czestochowa, meanwhile, have already celebrated a very good start to the new season, and Qarabag have also already survived a qualifying round. So the self-confidence should be there. Based on the omens, our Rakow Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam tip is that the home side will not lose and that the total number of goals scored will be less than 3.5.
Rakow Czestochowa – Statistics & current form
Rakow Czestochowa is not considered one of the big names in Poland, but recently made headlines in German-speaking countries. The club managed to sign Sonny Kittel. The attacking player played for Hamburger SV last season and is now moving to Poland because his parents and grandparents come from there. In any case, he adds a bit of glamour to the squad, as there are not many well-known names there. The star of the team is probably goalkeeper Kovacevic, who is considered a safe backstop.
He has already proved that in the first four competitive games of the new season. Rakow Czestochowa won three of those games and did not concede a single goal. In the league they beat Jagiellonia 3-0, in the first qualifying round for the Champions League they beat Flora from Tallinn 1-0 and 3-0, and only Legia Warsaw in the Super Cup lost on penalties.
The team has now not lost after 90 minutes six times in a row. The good start to the season also boosted their self-confidence. The Rakow Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam odds also show that there is a chance of a home win. The favourites do not read clearly, but that also seems hard to do, because at least in terms of experience the visitors have an advantage.
The hosts rely on their home strength
What speaks for Rakow Czestochowa is their strength at home. Last season’s record here is particularly impressive, as there was only one defeat in front of a home crowd in the league. An average of 2.59 points was scored here, which is an additional indication of the team’s home strength. It was also lively, with the team scoring 41 of its own goals in these 17 home games. However, this does not necessarily mean that the knockout round will be a hot one, because the Rakow Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam odds at least do not show that a very high-scoring match is likely.
An exciting game in the qualifiers for the top division could await the spectators. The Poles have their qualities and also self-confidence. That’s why our Rakow Czestochowa vs Qarabag Agdam prediction is that the home side will not lose and that less than 3.5 goals will be scored in the entire match.
Qarabag Agdam – Statistics & current form
Qarabag Agdam have repeatedly managed to qualify for one of the European Cup competitions in recent years. That is exactly the goal this time as well. The Azerbaijani team easily cleared the first hurdle in the qualifiers. They won 2-1 at Lincoln FC and 4-1 at home. The domestic league has not yet started, but they have won six games in seven and lost only two of their 15 matches.
There have not been too many changes in the squad in the summer. The team’s coach for the past few years has been Qurban Qurbanov, who, like a number of the players in the squad, already has more experience of knockout matches on international terrain. The squad is made up of a number of players from Azerbaijan and neighbouring countries, as well as more exotic legionnaires, and is considered experienced overall with an average age of just under 27.
The Rakow Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam betting odds, however, indicate an underdog role for the visitors in the first leg, while the odds look somewhat better for advancing per se.
Qarabag Agdam: Not to be underestimated away
Because the team from Azerbaijan is relatively well-rehearsed and the coach has not changed either, the statistics from last season are still meaningful. At least to some extent, because in the domestic league the Qurbanov team had such a big individual advantage that they ended up scoring 91 goals and winning 28 of 36 games.
In the pre-season, they also looked very good in the away games, losing only one in the domestic league. In the Europa League, meanwhile, the Azerbaijanis only narrowly failed to qualify in a group with SC Freiburg, FC Nantes and Olympiakos. This also shows their international maturity. Given the home side’s good start to the season, however, our value tip ahead of the Rakov Czestochow vs. Qarabag Agdam match is that the hosts will win.
Rakow Czestochowa – Qarabag Agdam Direct Comparison / H2H Balance
Both teams have only met in one test match so far, which the Poles won 3:0
Rakow Czestochowa – Qarabag Agdam Tip
Rakow Czestochowa will be looking to lay the foundations for progress, play to their home strength and bring the confidence they have been gathering of late onto the field. No game in the new season has been lost after 90 minutes, which are positive omens.
But the opponent brings quality and above all experience. Cleverness could become important. Taking all signs into account, our Rakow Czestochowa vs. Qarabag Agdam tip is that the hosts will not lose and that less than 3.5 goals will be scored.
