In Azerbaijan 1. Liga, 6th-placed Zaqatala hosts 10th-placed Shimal. While Zaqatala’s recent form has been patchy (L-W-D-L-L), they remain significantly higher in the standings than their opponents. Shimal has struggled with a porous defense, conceding 44 goals in just 16 matches this season.

Zaqatala won the previous meeting between these two 4–0, highlighting the gap in quality. Shimal has lost 12 of their 16 league games, making Zaqatala the clear statistical favorite despite their own recent inconsistencies. The hosts will look to exploit Shimal’s goal difference of 30 to get back to winning ways.