Azerbaijan vs Lithuania prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 4, 2026
UEFA Nations League D
On October 4, 2026, the national teams of Azerbaijan and Lithuania will meet in the fourth round of UEFA Nations League Division D. The hosts will be looking to finally claim a victory.
Azerbaijan vs Lithuania team news and expert analysis
Azerbaijan finished bottom of their groups both in the previous Nations League campaign and in qualifying. In the autumn, they began with a friendly against Tajikistan, securing a 1-0 win. They then exchanged goals with Lithuania to draw 1-1. On Thursday, however, they suffered a clear setback against Liechtenstein: they failed to score and had to settle for a goalless draw.
Lithuania also finished bottom of their groups in the most recent cycles. In the current edition, they opened against Liechtenstein, winning 2-0 away from home. They shared the points at home against their current opponents. After that, they managed to play a friendly against Andorra – and secured a convincing victory, .
The players from the South Caucasus score and concede 1.3 goals per game. Their Baltic visitors score 1.1 goals per match but concede 1.4.
Previous meetings: Azerbaijan vs Lithuania
Before the current cycle, the teams had recorded every possible outcome: one win apiece and a draw.
The visitors are in decent form. However, taking home advantage into account, we are backing the hosts to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Azerbaijan vs Lithuania: key statistics and trends
- Azerbaijan have won three of their last seven matches
- 60% of Azerbaijan's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.6.
- Lithuania have won two of their last three matches
- 30% of Lithuania's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Azerbaijan vs Lithuania: possible starting lineups
Azerbaijan play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Balayev – Mutallimov, Badalov, Krivotsyuk, Bayramov – Khaibullayev, Mahmudov, Emreli – Sadykhov, Isgandarli, Gurbanly
Lithuania play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Bartkus – Armalas, Utkus, Tutyshkinas – Likunas, Michelbrink, Gineitis, Lasickas – Slivka, Kucys, Dolzhnikov
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