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Sabah vs Slavia 13.10.2026 2:0: Score, Result & Match Stats

⚽ Europe Champions League · Europe · 13 October 2026
Sabah logoSabah
2:0
1st half: 0:0
13.10.2026 17:45
Slavia logoSlavia

Match events

Veljko Simic🟨
14′
Kaheem Parris1:0⚽
49′
Steve Solve🟨
66′
67′
🟨Emmanuel Ayaosi
Akim Zedadka🟨
74′
77′
🟨Oscar Kubiak
Joy Lance Mickels2:0⚽
88′

Match statistics: Sabah vs Slavia

SabahSlavia
1.14xG (expected goals)2.49
45Ball possession, %55
13Shots18
6Shots on target8
3Corners6
15Fouls14
2Offsides4
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
85Attacks97
24Dangerous attacks51

💡 Match preview Sabah vs Slavia

By Dele Lawal — Football expert specializing in European and Russian competitions

Sabah are standing on the threshold of the biggest night in their short European history, but the obstacle in front of them could hardly be more daunting. Prague’s Slavia arrive in Baku with pedigree, pace and a point to prove after a chaotic opening matchday, while the Azerbaijani debutants are eager to show that their fairytale run through qualifying was no accident. With ambitions high and European experience weighing heavily on one side, the stakes at the Olympic Stadium could hardly be higher. Can the hosts turn the occasion into an upset, or will the Czech champions reassert their authority on the road?

Sabah: Debutants with Big Ambitions

This is uncharted territory for Sabah, who have qualified for the Champions League league phase for the first time in club history. In doing so, they became only the second Azerbaijani side after Qarabag to reach this stage of Europe’s elite competition. The journey was anything but smooth. After losing the first leg of the playoff round 2-1 away to Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Sabah looked destined for elimination until Mutallimov struck in the 94th minute of the return leg to force extra time. From there, the home side found another gear, scoring twice more to complete a remarkable 5-2 victory on the night.

The start of the league phase, however, brought a harsh reality check. Manchester United ran out 4-0 winners, and although Sabah managed 11 shots in that match, none of them tested the goalkeeper. Domestic form tells a much happier story: after six rounds of the Azerbaijani league, Sabah sit on 16 points with five wins and a draw, boasting a goal difference of 14:1. Their home record in Europe has been particularly impressive — they won all four qualifying matches on their own turf. Now they play their first league-phase home game at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, where a passionate crowd is expected to provide a genuine twelfth man.

Much of the attacking threat flows through Shimic and Mikkels, who have scored six and four goals respectively during the European campaign, including qualifying. Their movement and finishing will be central to any hopes of troubling Slavia. On the injury front, Aliyev remains sidelined while recovering from hamstring tendon surgery, and there is uncertainty over Solve, who missed the most recent league fixture.

Slavia: In Form, but Hit by Absences

Slavia’s opening league-phase match ended in disappointment, a 3-2 defeat to Lens, yet the manner of the performance offered plenty of encouragement. Despite playing with a reduced squad after a red card, the Czech side twice took the lead thanks to a double from Sturma, only to concede twice in stoppage time. Since then, Jindřich Trpišovský’s men have responded with four consecutive victories across domestic competitions: league wins over Teplice (2-0), Viktoria Plzeň (2-1) and Zlín (1-0), plus a 5-1 thrashing of Varnsdorf in the Czech Cup.

The trip to Baku, however, comes with significant selection headaches. Haloupek, Kachor and Ogbu are all ruled out through injury, while Konecny is suspended after being sent off against Lens. A host of other players are doubtful: Wanda, Schranz, Pitak, Jurašek and Kubiak. There is brighter news in attack, as Sturma was rested at the weekend and should return to the starting lineup. The Slovenian has been in fine form, recording three goals and three assists in ten appearances across all competitions this season.

Predicted Lineups

Sabah (4-2-3-1): Pokatilov – Zedadka, Dashdamirov, McCarthy, Puhach – Lepinica, Rakhmonaliyev – Parris, Shimic, Nwachukwu – Mikkels

Unavailable: Aliyev (injury), Solve (doubtful)

Head coach: Valdas Dambrauskas

Slavia (3-4-2-1): Markovic – Holeš, Vlček, Zima – Isife, Sadílek, Novák, Suleyman – Provod, Šturm – Chory

Unavailable: Haloupek, Ogbu, Kachor (all injured), Konecny (suspended), Wanda, Schranz, Pitak, Jurašek, Kubiak (all doubtful)

Head coach: Jindřich Trpišovský

Referee

Austrian official Sebastian Gishamer has been appointed to take charge of the match. He is generally a lenient referee, averaging 3.28 yellow cards per game across all competitions this season. Notably, he has not sent a player off in any of those matches. However, Gishamer is not shy about pointing to the penalty spot when there is contact in the box — he has awarded three penalties in seven games.

Prediction and Bet

The main betting angle here is that Sabah are capable of springing a surprise. Their path through qualifying was built on resilience, particularly after difficult away legs, and they won all four home matches in that run: 2-0 against The New Saints, 1-0 against KuPS, 4-0 against Aarhus, and the dramatic 5-2 victory over Hapoel Be’er Sheva after extra time. Now they face the reigning Czech champions, but Slavia’s lengthy injury list and the uncertainty surrounding several key players could level the playing field. A safer option is to back the hosts to avoid defeat at odds of 1.86, while those seeking a bigger payout can consider a straight Sabah win at 3.64.

As for goals, the match has the look of a high-scoring affair. Sabah are particularly dangerous at home, having scored 20 goals in regular time across seven home matches this season, and their last three home games have all featured at least four goals. Slavia, meanwhile, have been prolific too, finding the net 33 times in 12 matches in all competitions. In four of their last eight games, the two sides combined for at least four goals. With Slavia’s defensive depth stretched by injuries, backing over 3.5 goals at 2.53 looks like a reasonable wager.

Dele Lawal
Dele Lawal
Football expert specializing in European and Russian competitions

Dele Lawal is a football expert who has spent many years analyzing tournaments such as the EFL Cup, FIFA World Cup, Champions League, and Russian Super Cup. His analysis emphasizes current form, lineups, key statistics like expected goals and shots on target, and the impact of coaching decisions and fixture schedules. He maintains a disciplined, data-oriented approach to prediction, avoiding emotional bias and focusing on underlying performance indicators.

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The editorial prediction is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a direct call to action. Every reader should do their own analysis before deciding on a bet.

Probable lineups: Sabah vs Slavia

Sabah logoSabah4-2-3-1
Pokatilov
PuchaczMcCarthyDashdamirovZedadka
RakhmonalievLepinitsa
NwachukwuSimicParris
Mikkels
Out of squad:Aliyev · Injury
Slavia logoSlavia3-4-2-1
Markovich
ZimaVlcekGoles
SuleimanNovakSadilekIsife
SturmProvoda
Hory
Out of squad:Haloupek · InjuryOgbu · InjuryKachor · InjuryKonecny · SuspendedWanda · Injury

Match odds Sabah vs Slavia

Result (1X2)

X3.813.6822.01

Double chance

1X1.86X21.31121.3

Both teams to score

No2.29Yes1.55

Over

21.2832.0443.8558.11.51.172.51.663.52.574.54.555.58.9

Under

23.5531.7441.2151.021.54.52.52.253.51.464.51.145.51.01

Handicap 1

02.6511.4121.07-16.751.51.262.51.04-1.57.7

Handicap 2

01.4811.08-12.73-26.151.51.05-1.53.42-2.56.95

Correct score

0:015.750:18.80:210.50:317.50:4381:012.51:16.51:27.91:3141:4302:0212:111.252:211.752:320.52:4463:0463:1273:2293:346

Predictions for Sabah vs Slavia

OA Olusegun Adamu Team 1 over 1odds 1.70 Won

Champions League football is coming to Baku, and Sabah will be riding a huge emotional wave. Slavia are a likeable attacking side, but they often lack the consistency to control games. With the hosts fully fired up and the visitors leaving space at the back, I expect Sabah to get on the scoresheet at least once, so I’m backing the home team’s total over 1 at 1.70.

CG Collins G. Result: 2odds 1.99 Lost

Sabah and Slavia meet in the second round of the Champions League group stage — a matchup that would have seemed absurd a decade ago, but here we are. This game matters enormously to both sides, even if few European viewers will tune in. Each team desperately needs three points.

Sabah are making their debut in the Champions League proper and were thrashed 4-0 by Manchester away — a scoreline that could have been worse. Slavia, meanwhile, lost 2-3 at home to Lens, but that result was deeply misleading. They played the entire first half with ten men, twice took the lead while down a man, and were winning 2-1 until the 89th minute before conceding two goals in stoppage time. A thoroughly undeserved defeat. A draw here hurts both clubs’ chances of reaching the top 24 and the playoff round. Sabah likely aren’t aiming for the playoffs, but Slavia have clear ambitions. After that painful loss to Lens, they need nothing less than a win today. Sabah will sit deep and defend — they just drew 0-0 with Neftchi in the Azerbaijani league, a solid opponent. I don’t expect them to open up, so Slavia’s victory at 1.99 is the clear play.

PE Peter Ekwueme Result: 2odds 1.99 Lost

Sabah is the clear outsider in this Champions League group, and Slavia is more than capable of beating them on the road. I'm confident the visitors will secure the win.

SE Suleiman Emenike Double chance: X2odds 1.31 Pending
DM David Madu Over 2 (2nd half)odds 2.89 Pending

Sabah tend to save the best for the second half, especially in their home matches. Most of their recent games at home have seen the real action kick off after the break, so I'm backing the second half to go over 2 total goals at 2.89. The pattern is clear, and I expect it to hold here.

S sunday_punter_89 Double chance: 1Xodds 1.86 Pending

Sabah and Slavia are evenly matched, in my view. The home pitch gives the hosts a small edge, and that’s enough for me. I’m taking double chance 1X — they shouldn’t lose this one.

SN Stanley Nwosu Team 1 over 0.5odds 1.30 Pending

Sabah over 0.5 at 1.30 — that’s a clean, no-nonsense leg for an accumulator. Slot it in without a second thought.

SI Segun Idris Result: 2odds 1.99 Lost

The balance of this Champions League tie tilts toward the visitors. Slavia have more to offer than Sabah, and at 1.99 the away win is the value call.

F fox.king Team 1 over 1.5odds 2.60 Won

Sabah’s first-ever Champions League group stage campaign is already historic — they’re only the second Azerbaijani club after Qarabag to get this far. I’m taking the hosts to score at least twice, and at 2.60 that price looks well worth a bet.

NO Nnamdi Ogunleye Over 2.5odds 1.66 Lost

Sabah hosting Slavia in the Champions League — this matchup looks set to produce goals. I’m taking over 2.5 at 1.66, fully expecting both sides to find the net and push the total past that mark.

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Sabah vs Slavia — odds

❓ Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Sabah vs Slavia Champions League match being played?

The match takes place on 13 October 2026 at 17:45 at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Who are the favourites for this match?

Slavia arrive as the reigning Czech champions with more European pedigree, but Sabah are strong at home and Slavia have a lengthy injury list, so the hosts are backed at 3.64 to win outright while Slavia are favourites on paper.

How did Sabah reach the Champions League league phase?

Sabah qualified for the first time by beating Hapoel Be'er Sheva 5-2 after extra time in the playoff return leg in Baku, having lost the first leg 2-1 away.

What is the recommended bet for the match?

The main prediction is for Sabah to avoid defeat at odds of 1.86, while a straight Sabah win is available at 3.64. For goals, over 3.5 is offered at 2.53.

What are the key team news and absences?

Sabah are without Aliyev due to injury and Solve is doubtful. Slavia are missing Haloupek, Kachor and Ogbu through injury, Konecny is suspended, and several players including Wanda, Schranz, Pitak, Jurašek and Kubiak are doubtful.

What kind of form are the two teams in?

Sabah are unbeaten domestically with five wins and a draw from six games, but lost 4-0 to Manchester United in their Champions League opener. Slavia have won four straight matches across league and cup since their 3-2 defeat to Lens.