Ferencváros vs Qarabağ: UEFA Champions League Prediction (19.08.2025)

On August 19, 2025, at 21:00 CEST, the first leg of the Champions League qualification final between Ferencváros and Qarabağ will take place. Who will stop just one step away from the group stage of the Champions League? Bookmakers consider the Hungarian champions the favorites. Let’s review the current form of both teams and provide our match prediction.

Ferencváros

The “Green Eagles” have gone unbeaten in 27 consecutive games. Their only defeat during this run came in the Hungarian Cup, and only in a penalty shootout. Such results clearly boost the team’s confidence.

In the current European campaign, Ferencváros overcame Noah – 6:4 on aggregate – and also Ludogorets – 3:0. In the domestic league, Robbie Keane’s team is also performing well, collecting seven points in three rounds with a goal tally of 8:2. The coaching staff clearly emphasizes attacking play, leading to high-scoring and entertaining matches, although defensive issues occasionally arise. Ferencváros has also been relatively lucky with their Champions League qualification draw.

Qarabağ

The “Horses” became the first Azerbaijani club to reach the Champions League group stage in 2017, a major achievement for local football. The team is now close to repeating a similar feat under the new Champions League format.

Their tournament draw has also been favorable. Qarabağ defeated Irish side Shelbourne – 4:0 on aggregate – and also overcame Shkëndija – 6:1. The “Horses” won all four matches, and their determination to reach the Champions League is clearly visible. All players put in maximum effort, compensating for technical limitations in some moments.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

In 2022, the teams met in the Champions League qualification semifinals. The first leg in Azerbaijan ended 1:1, but Qarabağ won the away leg 3:1. In 2023, they faced each other again in a friendly, which ended 3:3.

Prediction

For the Ferencváros – Qarabağ match, our forecast favors the underdog. Qarabağ has looked at least as strong as their opponent in recent European matches. Therefore, we recommend betting on Qarabağ not to lose, at odds of 1.87.