The postponed match of the XXI round of the Misli Premier League between Neftchi and Garabagh is scheduled to take place today. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the high-stakes encounter will kick off at 20:00 at the Palms Sports Arena in Baku.
Kamranbay Rahimov has been appointed as the head referee for the match. Currently, the Aghdam representative, Garabagh, holds the second position in the league standings with 59 points, while the Baku-based club Neftchi sits in fifth place with 44 points. In their most recent meeting on April 26 during the XXIX round, Garabagh secured a decisive 5-1 victory over their rivals.
The rivalry between Neftchi and Garabagh, often referred to as the "Azerbaijan Derby," remains the most significant fixture in the country's domestic football. Neftchi, historically known as the "Black and Whites," and Garabagh, nicknamed the "Horsemen," are the two most decorated clubs in the history of the Azerbaijan Premier League. This match is particularly vital for both sides as they compete for higher placement in the standings to ensure qualification for European club competitions next season.
