Sabah FA sit top of the table with a perfect defensive record in league play, having scored eight goals and conceded none in three recorded league matches. Imisli FK occupy ninth position with three defeats in five league fixtures and have conceded eight goals. In addition, Sabah FA have won the last three direct meetings between the clubs by aggregate scorelines of 10-1, including a 5-0 victory in their most recent encounter.
- Round
- Regular Season - 6
- Venue
- Bank Respublika Arena
- Referee
- K. Umudlu
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +11 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -3 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Sabah FA to win (Match Winner) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Sabah FA welcome Imisli FK to the Premyer Liqa with momentum on their side. Sabah lead the standings having collected 12 points and built a positive goal difference of 11. In their domestic league fixtures they have scored eight goals without conceding a single one, highlighted by a dominant 5-0 home victory against Zira.
Imisli FK arrive sitting in ninth position with four points from five matches. The visitors have struggled defensively, conceding eight goals across their five league outings and managing just a single victory. On their travels, Imisli have scored only three goals in four away games while conceding five.
Recent head-to-head encounters heavily favour the hosts, with Sabah winning each of the last three meetings across all competitions by scores of 5-0, 2-1, and 3-0. Given the vast difference in form, table standing, and defensive stability, Sabah FA possess an overwhelming advantage heading into this encounter.
Key factors
- Sabah FA hold first place in the table with 12 points and a goal difference of plus 11.
- Sabah FA have kept clean sheets in all three of their recorded league matches while scoring eight goals.
- Imisli FK have lost three of their last four matches in all competitions and have conceded eight goals in five league matches.
- Sabah FA have won each of the previous three meetings with Imisli FK, outscoring them 10-1 in that span.
Team news
Sabah FA
- K. AliyevHamstring Injury
Team news last updated Sep 10 (44 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Imisli FK
Team news unavailable for this fixture.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.6 goals per game (Sabah FA at home plus Imisli FK away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabah FAPromotion - Champions League (Qualification) | 7 | +17 | 19 |
| 2 | Neftchi BakuPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 8 | +13 | 17 |
| 3 | QarabagPromotion - Conference League (Qualification) | 7 | +7 | 17 |
| 4 | Turan | 8 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 | Zira | 8 | -1 | 12 |
| 7 | Kapaz | 7 | -1 | 11 |
| 8 | Sumqayıt | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Imisli FK | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 10 | Qabala | 8 | -12 | 4 |
| 11 | Safa BakuPremier League (Relegation) | 8 | -11 | 3 |
| 12 | ArazRelegation - I Liqa | 8 | -11 | 2 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Sabah FA
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Imisli FK
Sabah FA have won 4 of the last 7 meetings, averaging 3.3 goals a game, 71% went over 2.5.
- 2026-03-14Imisli FK0-5Sabah FA
- 2025-12-03Imisli FK1-2Sabah FA
- 2025-11-29Imisli FK0-3Sabah FA
- 2025-08-31Sabah FA0-1Imisli FK
- 2018-05-11Sabah FA4-1Imisli FK
Our record in Premyer Liqa
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.1 published market
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Published September 18, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.

