Qarabag FK vs Gent Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 15/02/2023, 06:01  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 15/02/2023 at 07:02 in Conference League Predictions

Qarabag are well on their way to retaining the Azebaijan Premier League. They host Gent in the first leg of the Europa Conference League play-off round. Qarabag lost to Viktoria Pizen in this season's Champions League qualifiers and went into the Europa League. They then finished third in their group behind Freiburg and Nantes. missing out on qualification by a point. Only one of their three home group games was won but away losses to the top two in the group ended their qualification hopes. They are still undefeated in the Azerbaijan Premier League with 18 wins and four draws. Oh for that form in Europe though and only one of their last nine home games in European competition has ended in a win. Four of their five home games in Europe this season have had under 2.5 goals scored in them and their last two league games have both ended 1-1.

Gent are fifth in the Belgian Jupiler League and that's a Europa Conference League play-off position. They finished second in their group in this competition, a point ahead of Molde but eight adrift of winners Djurgardens. They had their home form to thank for finishing second with only two points earned on the road. Gent come into this match struggling for form with just two wins from their last nine league and cup matches. Only one of their last five away games has been won  Nine of their ten away games in this competition have seen under three goals scored. A bet on under 2.5 goals in this match can be a winner.