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British portal Sports Mole has said Azerbaijan could finish the UEFA Nations League group stage unbeaten and top the group, in a preview of the match against Liechtenstein at Rheinpark Stadium on Nov. 13.
The publication noted that Azerbaijan have made notable progress under head coach Aykhan Abbasov. After three matches, the team lead their League D group with one win and two draws. Azerbaijan drew 1-1 away to Lithuania, played out a goalless draw with Liechtenstein and then beat Lithuania 1-0 in Baku.
According to Sports Mole, a win over Liechtenstein would take Azerbaijan to eight points and allow the team to finish the group stage unbeaten at the top of the standings.
The British publication also highlighted Azerbaijan’s results in 2026: the team have won five of their eight matches and lost once. The preview singled out a 6-1 victory over Saint Lucia. However, Azerbaijan failed to win any of their six matches in the previous Nations League season and conceded 17 goals.
Captain Emin Mahmudov, who was on the bench in the previous match, is expected to return to the starting lineup. If he plays, it would be his 66th appearance for the national team. Mahir Emreli, who has scored seven goals for Azerbaijan, is expected to feature in attack.
Sports Mole’s predicted starting lineup is: Balayev; Mammadov, Badalov, Dashdamirov; Mutallimov, Khaybulayev, Isayev, Khaybulayev; Bayramov, Emreli, Mammadov.
Liechtenstein, ranked 202nd in the FIFA standings, last won a Nations League match in September 2020, beating San Marino 2-0. The match against Liechtenstein will be Azerbaijan’s final group-stage fixture of the current season.
