Neftçi will take to the Bakcell Arena On Thursday at 17:00 GMT as they welcome Super Lig side Besiktas for the first leg of the Europa Conference League’s third qualifying round.
Each side will look to lay down an early marker in the tie ahead of the second leg in Turkey next week.
Key Highlights
Neftçi opened their campaign in the Azerbaijan Premier League with a 1-0 defeat away to Kapaz on Sunday. This losing start will be a cause for concern ahead of welcoming a European opponent to the Bakcell Arena.
Neftçi will hope to turn their form around in time for the visit of Besiktas. As the home team, they will look to play on the front foot, press, and adopt a dynamic work ethic against a European household name like Besiktas.
Besiktas defeated Tirana in the second qualifying round of the Europa Conference League. The Super Lig side won the home leg 3-1 at the Vodafone Arena before beating Tirana away from home 0-2 to progress to the third qualifying round by a 5-1 aggregate scoreline.
Bet hereInjury Report
Neither Neftçi nor Besiktas has reported new injury worries ahead of the clash on Thursday.
Prediction
Besiktas will win the away leg and take a giant step toward qualification ahead of the second leg at the Vodafone Arena next week.
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