Azerbaijan Premier League: Round XII Kicks Off with Two Matches

Baku vs. Sumgayit

The highly anticipated Round XII of the Azerbaijan Premier League kicks off on Saturday, August 19th, with two exciting matches. The first match will see Baku, currently in 3rd place, taking on Sumgayit, who are in 6th place. Baku will be looking to continue their impressive form, having won their last three matches. Sumgayit, on the other hand, will be hoping to bounce back from a disappointing defeat in their last match.

Baku will be without the services of their suspended midfielder, Gaël Ondoua, but they will be boosted by the return of their captain, Mahir Emreli, from injury. Sumgayit will be without their injured defender, Elnur Allahverdiyev.

The match is expected to be a close fought affair, with both teams evenly matched. Baku will be slight favourites due to their home advantage, but Sumgayit will be confident of causing an upset.

Gabala vs. Neftchi

The second match of Round XII will see Gabala, who are in 4th place, take on Neftchi, who are in 2nd place. Gabala will be looking to continue their good recent form, having won their last two matches. Neftchi, on the other hand, will be hoping to get back to winning ways after drawing their last match.

Gabala will be without the services of their suspended midfielder, Javid Huseynov, but they will be boosted by the return of their striker, Bagali Dabo, from injury. Neftchi will be without their injured defender, Emin Mahmudov.

The match is expected to be a close fought affair, with both teams evenly matched. Neftchi will be slight favourites due to their superior quality, but Gabala will be confident of causing an upset.