Vestri vs Qarabag prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 16, 2026
Europa League
In the Europa League qualification round of 16, the return leg between Vestri and Qarabag will take place on July 16, 2026. Everything in this tie was decided a week ago.
Vestri vs Qarabag: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Isafjörður had a unique 2025 season. On one hand, they were relegated from the Premier League, finishing second to last. On the other, they won the national cup, which became the first trophy in their history. In the second division, they are currently winning only about half of their matches.
The ambitious team from Baku played in the main round of the Champions League in 2025/2026, earning several victories. However, there was a domestic surprise: the clear favorite fell behind Sabah by ten points and finished only second. This summer, they started with a 4-0 win in a friendly against VSG Swarovski. After that, however, they lost to both Kharkiv and Ferencváros.
In Azerbaijan, the visitors held out for half an hour. But then they conceded twice before halftime, and by the end of the second half, the score reached a resounding 3-0 in favor of the hosts.
Previous Matches: Vestri vs Qarabag
The first head-to-head match took place last Thursday.
The visitors are undoubtedly much stronger than their modest opponents. But everything has already been decided at home, and after such a difficult journey, there is little sense in putting forth maximum effort. We suggest betting that the hosts will win with a "+3.0 goals handicap" (odds – 1.73).
Qarabag vs Vestri: Key Statistics and Trends
- Vestri have not won in their last three matches
- Qarabag have won four of their last six matches
- The club scores 2.15 goals per game while conceding 0.82
Vestri vs Qarabag: Possible Starting Lineups
Vestri play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Kochalski – Bruno Langa, Varkonyi, Guseynov, Mateus – Jankovic, Kadi, Pedro Bicalho – Zubir, Savo, Kashchuk
Qarabag line up in a 1-4-4-1-1 formation (possible lineup): Steinarsson – Svararsson, Edson, Fete, Gardarsson – Baldinho, Havthorsson, Høyksson, Cheshmedjiev – Fall – Hermannsson
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