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Shimal vs Baku Sporting - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

I Liqa
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
VS
11:00 AM
Our Tip

AI Match Summary

Shimal host Baku Sporting in the I Liqa. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Shimal have averaged 0.93 scored and 2.24 conceded recently, against Baku Sporting's 1.1 scored and 0.93 conceded. Past meetings favor Baku Sporting slightly — 1-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Apr 23, 2026, ending 1:0. The numbers (1.31 xG vs 1.00) point toward Baku Sporting. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

58%
Shimal
30%
Draws
12%
Baku Sporting
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Shimal

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

58% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Baku Sporting come out ahead of Shimal on wins alone.
  • 58% — that's where the model lands on Shimal taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 3 times recently and Baku Sporting have taken 2 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69%
Shimal Clean Sheet 20%
Baku Sporting Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Shimal Baku Sporting
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 6 12
Draws 5 9
Losses 18 9
Goals Scored 0.93 1.1
Goals Conceded 2.24 0.93
Expected Goals (xG) 1.31 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 23, 2026 I Liqa
Shimal vs Baku Sporting
1:0
Dec 17, 2025 I Liqa
Shimal vs Baku Sporting
0:1
Sep 25, 2025 I Liqa
Baku Sporting vs Shimal
4:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Shimal 76 / 100
Baku Sporting 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Shimal Baku Sporting

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Shimal Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Baku Sporting let in goals in 70% of their last 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.33 goals when they meet.

Shimal went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Away concern: Baku Sporting has suffered 4 losses in 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Shimal VS Baku Sporting
1.13 Goals Scored 1
1 Goals Conceded 1.5
63% Over 1.5 75%
38% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Shimal

(Home)
09 Oct
Shimal
1 : 1
FC Khankendi
17 Sept
Shimal
1 : 4
Sahdag Qusar
11 Sept
MOIK Baku
1 : 1
Shimal
04 Sept
Shimal
1 : 2
Gancabasar
27 May
Shimal
2 : 1
Lokbatan
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Baku Sporting

(Away)
10 Oct
Gancabasar
2 : 0
Baku Sporting
17 Sept
Baku Sporting
0 : 1
Sabail
10 Sept
Zaqatala PFK
3 : 0
Baku Sporting
03 Sept
Baku Sporting
0 : 3
Karvan
22 May
Sahdag Qusar
1 : 1
Baku Sporting
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Sahdag Qusar 4 4 0 0 13:1 12
2 Gancabasar 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
3 Sabail 4 2 2 0 5:3 8
4 Karvan 4 2 1 1 7:3 7
5 MOIK Baku 4 2 1 1 6:2 7
6 Zaqatala PFK 4 1 1 2 5:11 4
7 FC Khankendi 4 0 2 2 3:6 2
8 Shimal 4 0 2 2 4:8 2
9 Mingachevir 4 0 1 3 3:10 1
10 Baku Sporting 3 0 0 3 0:7 0
Promotion - Premier League 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - Premier League (Relegation)
Relegation - I Liqa (Relegation)