Our Simal vs Araz Nakchivan prediction for this Azerbaijan Cup match on October 27, 2026, gives the visitors a clear edge. Araz Nakchivan has a 45% win probability, while Simalโs chance stands at 23% and the draw at 32%.
Simal, competing in the 1 Division, come into the cup tie after a 5-2 home win over Baku Sporting and a 4-1 away victory at Energetik Mingechevir. Their last five results read W-W-D-L-D, showing resilience at this level. However, all those matches were against secondโtier opponents.
Araz Nakchivan play in the Premyer Liqa and their recent form looks poor on paper: four straight defeats before a 2-2 draw with Turan Tovuz. Losses came against Qabala (1-2), FK Sumqayit (1-2), FK Kapaz (0-2) and Shamakhi FK (1-2). Crucially, every opponent was a topโflight side, so the losing streak must be viewed in the context of a much higher standard.
There is no headโtoโhead record between Simal and Araz Nakchivan. This will be the first official meeting between the two clubs.
We calculate the match outcome probabilities as follows:
These figures are based on the bookmakersโ odds averaged across the market, then adjusted for the gulf in league quality and Simalโs home advantage. The odds implied a 43โ44% away win chance; we raised it slightly because Araz Nakchivanโs defeats came exclusively against Premier Liqa sides, while Simalโs wins were in the 1 Division. Araz Nakchivan are the more likely winners but a draw remains a realistic outcome.
Bookmakers see Araz Nakchivan as the favorite. In the 1X2 market, available odds range from 3.20 to 4.03 for a Simal home win, 2.40 to 4.23 for the draw, and 1.72 to 2.50 for an Araz Nakchivan victory. The best available price on an away win is as short as 1.72, reflecting strong confidence in the Premier Liqa side.
Our match prediction: Araz Nakchivan are expected to advance. The gulf in league quality should prove decisive, even though their recent Premier Liqa results have been disappointing. A lowโscoring away win or a draw is the most likely scenario.