Azerbaijan close to first place in the group: Liechtenstein vs Azerbaijan prediction
Liechtenstein and Azerbaijan will meet on November 13, 2026, in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League. The match will be played at Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz. The visitors top League D with five points and can secure first place in the group with a win. The hosts sit bottom and will be looking to end their lengthy run of poor results in the competition.
Liechtenstein: a lengthy winless run in the Nations League
Liechtenstein continue to struggle on the international stage. Konrad Fünfstück's side began this Nations League campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Lithuania, then drew 0-0 with Azerbaijan. The team also lost friendly matches against Malta and Gibraltar by identical 2-0 scorelines.
Since Fünfstück was appointed in May 2023, the team have recorded just two wins, along with five draws and 29 defeats. Their most recent victory came in a friendly against Tanzania, with Ferhat Saglam scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win. Goalkeeper Benjamin Büchel is set to play a key role in the upcoming match and could make his 86th appearance for the national team.
Azerbaijan: strong run puts promotion within reach
Azerbaijan have made significant strides under Aykhan Abbasov. They are unbeaten in this Nations League campaign, having opened with draws against Lithuania (1-1) and Liechtenstein (0-0). Azerbaijan then beat Lithuania 1-0 in Baku to claim their first win in the competition since 2023.
The visitors have suffered just one defeat in eight matches in 2026, recording five wins. Their progress is especially striking compared with the previous campaign, when they failed to win a single match and conceded 17 goals. Mahir Emreli, who has scored seven times for his country, is a key attacking threat, while captain Emin Mahmudov should add strength in midfield.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Liechtenstein have not won in the Nations League since September 2020, when they beat San Marino 2-0
- Azerbaijan are unbeaten in their three matches in this campaign and have picked up five points
- The teams' previous meeting took place in October 2026 and ended in a goalless draw
The visitors can finish the group stage with a win: Liechtenstein vs Azerbaijan prediction
Azerbaijan have the edge thanks to their consistent results and the superior individual quality of their players. A win would secure first place in the group for Abbasov's side, providing extra motivation.
Liechtenstein could make it a contest with an organized defensive display, as they did in the first meeting. However, the hosts' lack of goals and the visitors' strong form point to a narrow Azerbaijan win.
