Qarabag vs Freiburg Prediction: Host to prove their worth at home

For Freiburg, this match is no more than a formality, but for Qarabag it decides the further fate in the European competitions. Can the Azerbaijani club beat the German club? Let’s find out!

Qarabag's further path in the European league depends on the outcome of the upcoming match: it's either the the Europa League or the Conference League. Currently, the Azerbaijani club is in second place in Group G, with only one point more than Nantes who face Olympiacos. In other words, only victory will satisfy Qarabag in their match with Freiburg. In their last three games, the host side secured two wins in the national championship, a 3-0 win over Turan and a 4-0 victory over Shamakhi, and also suffered a bitter defeat against Nantes in the fifth round of the Europa League group stage (1-2).

Freiburg easily earned a place in the Europa League playoffs. The German team faced a relatively tough quartet, which they handled successfully: Qarabag, Nantes and Olympiacos. On the threshold of the sixth round, the visitors are leading their group with six points over second-placed Qarabag. Freiburg are approaching the upcoming game after two wins in the Bundesliga, with a total score of 4-0 (2-0 over Werder and Schalke), and a 1-1 draw with Olympiacos in the Europa League.

Qarabag won eight of the last ten matches. You can bet on the home team's victory for odds of 1.95 at Bet365.

Freiburg scored an average of 2.4 goals in five rounds in the current draw of the Europa League group stage. You can bet on ITO2 (2) for odds 2.80 at 1xbet.

Bookmaker analysts have given their preference to the hosts, which we fully agree with. At first glance Freiburg is superior in class to their upcoming opponent, but it is unlikely the head coach will risk his stars and give the youngsters the opportunity to prove themselves. Still, the German club is already in the playoffs, so there's no need for unnecessary losses right now. On the other hand, Qarabag has no margin for error when they play in Azerbaijan, because it is making it to the next stage that is at stake. To play it safe, you can bet on their double chance with goals.

Betting options:

• 1X+TO (1.5) for 1.61 at 1xbet;
• H1 (-1) for 2.675 at Bet365;
• Correct Score 2-0 for 9.00 at Betway.

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