QARABAG will need to pull off one of the great Champions League comebacks in Baku if they're to see off Dinamo Zagreb and reach the group stage.
The Croatians are in firm command of this tie after winning 3-0 in Zagreb last week, a result that brought up a full house of tips for our man Gabriel.
It looks like too tall an order for Qarabag to turn this around but a trip to Azerbaijan is never easy and if Qarabag can grab an early goal it will fire up the crowd.
They also have previous for epic comebacks, having booked their place in the play-offs by beating Ludogorets 7-2 in Bulgaria after losing 2-1 at home.
Dinamo's form has been brilliant so far this season, though, with five wins from five in all competitions, so they will be confident of finishing the job.
How the bookies view it: Qarabag written off
After their slick first-leg display it's no shock to see Dinamo Zagreb at just 1/16 to reach the group stage. They are 23/10 for a win on the night and that might tempt a few punters.
Qarabag are 10/11 favourites for a win on home soil but that price increases to 7/1 if you back them to come out on top in the tie. The draw at 90 minutes pays 3/1.
Head to head: Dinamo back for more
That first-leg clash was the first meeting between these sides but Dinamo Zagreb have a great record against teams for Azerbaijan, going unbeaten across all five meetings.
Players to watch: Juninho out to continue hot streak
The blank Juninho drew in Zagreb was his first this season, having scored six times in four appearances before that. The Brazilian forward will need to fire if Qarabag are to stay alive and he's 13/10 for anytime scorer.
Sandro Kulenovic could have played his way into Dinamo Zagreb's starting line-up with a double off the bench in the first leg. He also netted twice in the weekend win over Gorica so looks decent value at 21/10 for a goal.
Probable line-ups
Both teams should be along similar lines to the first leg, although Kulenovic will probably come in for Josip Misic after his stunning scoring form over the last two games.
Qarabag: Buntic, Silva, Mustafazada, Cafarquliyev, Medina, Romao, Benzia, Zoubir, L Andrade, P Andrade, Juninho.
Dinamo Zagreb: Nevistic, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel, Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Baturina, Hoxha, Kulenovic, Sucic, Pjaca, Petkovic.
Anything else catch the eye?
How this game pans out will very much depend on who gets the first goal. If Qarabag grab a lifeline it could end up a thriller but if Dinamo Zagreb go four goals ahead on aggregate the match will die a death.
Qarabag need to go for it so I'm going to back a few goals in the hope they can strike first. Over 3.5 strikes pays 11/8 at Betfred while backing most goals to come after the break is priced 19/20.
We could see a few cards but I can't see any prices for that market. There's a decent long-odds option though as Bet365 price an own goal at 9/1.
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