Sabah FK secured a 2-1 victory over The New Saints in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League, taking a two-goal lead in the first half and holding off a late rally from the Welsh side. The Azeri team struck twice before the interval to put themselves in control.
On aggregate Sabah FK advances · 1:4
The New Saints 1:2 Sabah FK — Match Report
First half0 - 2
- 5(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 48(Foul)
- 72(Foul)
- 89
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Head to Head meetings
The New Saints – Sabah FK
The New Saints
Sabah FK
- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 2
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 2  |
Scored goals | 1 | 4 |
Average per game | 0.5 | 2 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0-2 |
Form
The New Saints
- 5Matches
- 29Goals
- 5.8Goal per game
- 5Wins
- 0Draws
- 0Losses
Sabah FK
- 5Matches
- 7Goals
- 1.4Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 2Draws
- 1Losses
Best statistical picks
The New Saints – Sabah FK
Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 matches
The New Saints opened the score in 5 of the last 7 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.25 | 4.20 | 1.48 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — The New Saints
Sabah FK’s 0-2 away win in the first leg gives them the advantage, but The New Saints hold a marginal CheckLive rating edge and home backing. This second leg is finely poised, with TNS needing to push forward.
Both teams to score — Yes1.80
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.7
58.9
CheckSkill
54.4
54.7
CheckMental
77.4
73.2
CheckLive total66.7 vs 59.9+6.8The New Saints: 60.9 + 5.8 for home advantage = 66.7
More match signals
The New Saints or draw64%2.40
Home win — The New Saints60%5.25
Under 2.555%2.25
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the match?
The New Saints are marginal favorites according to CheckLive’s analysis, but Sabah FK’s first-leg lead makes this a tight contest with no clear pick.
Which team is in better form?
Sabah FK have been slightly more consistent in recent outings, with two wins and two draws in their last five away matches, while TNS have two losses in their last five home games.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The first leg had two goals and both teams average around two goals per game. Over 2.5 goals looks possible given TNS must chase the game.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5.25 | 4.20 | 1.48 |