Qabala VS St Etienne Match Prediction

With Qabala still very new to European football, it is not a surprise that this will be only the second ever meeting with Saint-Etienne in any competition. It means there is very little to be taken out of the head-to-head record for our Qabala v Saint-Etienne betting tips.

When the teams met on matchday three, Saint-Etienne collected a 1-0 win on home soil thanks to Ricardinho's own goal. The French sides also drew twice with Qabala's fellow Azerbaijani side Qarabag in the 2014/15 Europa League group stage.

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Qabala v Saint-Etienne Prediction

Qabala are yet to earn a point in the Europa League this season, so it is hard to find reasons to back them in our Qabala v Saint-Etienne betting tips despite the fact they are at home. It is likely to be a very tight game, with Saint-Etienne having only scored three goals in three games, one of which was an own goal, although they are in a strong position to qualify for the next round at the halfway stage of the group.

Qabala v Saint-Etienne Betting Tips

Azerbaijan is a tricky place to go for any side but Saint-Etienne have experience of travelling to the country from playing Qarabag in the Europa League a couple of years ago. The French side are therefore good value favourites to win at 19/20, while the hosts are at 62/17 and the draw can be backed at around the 13/5 mark for this match.

Under 2.5 goals looks highly likely considering how hard Saint-Etienne have found it to score in this year's Europa League, with their three games in the competition yielding just five goals. Under 2.5 goals is at 3/4, while Saint-Etienne to win with under 2.5 goals scored is a bargain at 29/10.

A 4-1 Premyer Liqa win over Neftci was a much-needed morale boost on Saturday to set Qabala up for this game, as they seek their first Group C point. Sergei Zenjov scored twice and he is likely to be the main goal threat for Qabala, although Dmitriy Bezotosnyi is also one to watch here.

Qabala likely XI:

Saint-Etienne drew 1-1 at home to Monaco in Ligue 1 on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run to four matches in all competitions. Saint-Etienne are particularly strong at home, however, where they have not lost any of their last 10 games. Away their form is mixed, with one win in five. With five points from three Group C matches, Saint-Etienne are in a great position to qualify.

Saint-Etienne likely XI:

Saint-Etienne\'s defensive strength means they are deserved favourites here, against a Qabala side that could crash out on matchday four. The hosts have found the Europa League a tough nut to crack and the Ligue 1 outfit can collect a narrow win on Thursday.

Saint-Etienne are undefeated in their last seven Europa League matches, while Qabala are winless in four games in the competition.