The upcoming UEFA Nations League match between Azerbaijan and Estonia on November 16, 2024, presents a pivotal moment for both teams. Azerbaijan is in dire need of a victory to avoid relegation to League D, having lost all four matches thus far in this campaign . Conversely, Estonia requires only a draw to maintain their position in League C. Despite Estonia's recent success against Azerbaijan, including a notable 3-1 victory in the first leg, the current form of both teams suggests an unpredictable outcome .
Now such a venerable specialist as Fernando Santos is working with the Azerbaijanis. Still, the Portuguese mentor is also failing, as in his previous places of work, in the Polish national team and in Beşiktaş. All 4 matches were lost. And the game against another underdog gave an opportunity to score only from a penalty kick before the break, but 3 goals were conceded in response.
Azerbaijan possible starting lineup: Jafarov; Mustafazada, B. Huseynov, Kryvotsyuk; Aliyev, Nuriyev, Isayev, Cafarguliyev; Sheydayev, Gurbanli, Bayramov
Estonia possible starting lineup: Hein; Peetson, Tamm, Mets, Schjonning-Larsen; Ainsalu, Shein; Yakovlev, Vetkal, Sinyavskiy; Anier
The Azeris have certainly struggled to make their mark in the 2024-25 Nations League so far, losing 3-1 to both Sweden and Estonia - and twice to Slovakia.
Having been hired to improve Azerbaijan's fortunes, former European Championship winner Fernando Santos has proved unable to spark a revival, and they are on the brink of being pitched against minnows such as San Marino next time around.
Two of the teams that finish last in their League C groups - those with the worst records after all six matches - will be relegated next week, so Santos and co must at least win one of their last two to have any chance of survival.
Azerbaijan's struggles have been compounded by the challenges posed by their new coach, Fernando Santos. However, their recent friendly win against Kazakhstan could serve as a morale booster and indicate potential improvement . Predictions vary; some analysts favor an Azerbaijani victory due to home advantage and past performance metrics . While specific lineups and live-streaming details remain undisclosed across sources, the match promises excitement as both teams vie for critical points.
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