Azerbaijan 1-3 Slovakia

Current streaks

Recent form

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak in UEFA Nations League matches. Over their last six games, they've managed only one win, coming against Kazakhstan in a friendly. Defensively, Azerbaijan has struggled, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game and failing to keep a single clean sheet during this period. Their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of encounters. The 3-2 victory over Kazakhstan stands out as their highest-scoring game, but it's overshadowed by the fact that they've conceded three goals in three of their last six matches. With a goal difference of -7 across these games, Azerbaijan will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities to improve their performance in competitive fixtures.

Slovakia

Slovakia's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. Their goal-scoring average of 1.33 goals per game is slightly higher than their goals conceded average of 1.17, resulting in a positive goal difference of 1. Notably, Slovakia has managed to keep two clean sheets in this period, both coming in their UEFA Nations League matches against Azerbaijan and Estonia. The team has shown consistency in terms of goal involvement, with both teams scoring in 67% of their games. Interestingly, there's a perfect split between high and low-scoring matches, with half of their games going over 2.5 goals and half staying under. Their most recent match, a 2-2 draw against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League, was one of their higher-scoring games in this stretch.

Recent home/away form

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's recent home form shows a mixed but generally positive trend, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Notably, they've experienced a significant swing in results against Sweden, losing 3-1 in their most recent game but securing an impressive 3-0 victory in November 2023 during the Euros Qualifiers. The team has been relatively consistent in scoring, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while maintaining a decent defensive record with 1.17 goals conceded per game. Their total goals average of 2.67 suggests entertaining matches for spectators, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals. The 3-2 win against Kazakhstan stands out as a high-scoring encounter, demonstrating Azerbaijan's ability to perform in competitive fixtures.

Slovakia

Slovakia's recent away form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six matches. They've shown defensive strength, keeping three clean sheets and conceding just 0.67 goals per game on average. Offensively, they've been consistent, scoring in every match and maintaining a goal difference of +3. Their most recent away victories include a notable win against Belgium in the European Championship and a solid performance against Estonia in the UEFA Nations League. While there are no extended runs of wins or defeats, their form suggests they are difficult to beat on the road. The majority of their away games (67%) have been low-scoring affairs with under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for tighter, more defensive matches when playing away from home.