TIPS - Ukraine VS Azerbaijan

[(Ukraine) Strength]:
1. Ruslan Malinovskyi scored 2 goals for Ukraine in the World Cup qualification, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. Ukraine were unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw in the last 2 qualifiers, showing an improvement in form.
3. Ukraine scored 6 goals in the last 2 qualifiers, boasting strong attack.

[(Ukraine) Neutral]:
1. Both sides drew 1-1 in a World Cup qualifier on September 10th.

[(Ukraine) Weakness]:
1. Ukraine's playmaker Georgiy Sudakov will miss this game due to his shoulder injury, having an impact on the team's midfield.
2. Ukraine lost 2 of the last 3 qualifiers in AH, demonstrating that their performances were not in line with expectations.

[(Azerbaijan) Strength]:
1. Azerbaijan won the last 2 qualifiers in AH, revealing performances in line with expectations.

[(Azerbaijan) Weakness]:
1. Azerbaijan were winless with 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 3 World Cup qualifiers, indicating poor form.
2. Azerbaijan recorded 2 draws and 7 losses in the last 9 competitive games, conceding 26 goals, which showed useless defense.
3. Azerbaijan lost the last 6 competitive games on the road, showcasing a decline in their away performances.

[Tips]:
Ukraine lost to France in the first qualifier, but they showed a rebound in their recent form, receiving 1 win and 1 draw in the last 2 matches and taking 4 points.

Besides, the team boast a complete lineup, with smooth transitions between the midfield and attack.

Azerbaijan are the feeble team in the group, ranking at the bottom with one point in 3 qualifiers.

They featured poor offense and defense, especially weak on the road.

Moreover, Azerbaijan conceded 14 goals in the last 3 competitive games away from home, indicating a flawed defensive line.

Given a big gap between the teams' strength, Ukraine are expected to secure a big win.

[Recommended]:
Ukraine (-1.5/2)