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Champions League Qualification: Sabah FK vs KuPS – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Champions League Qualification round 2 match between Sabah FK and KuPS and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When KuPS come to Bank Republic Arena for the Champions League Qualification match this coming Tuesday, Sabah FK will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

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Team form: Sabah FK vs KuPS

Sabah FK Form

In their last three outings, Sabah FK won 1-2 against Turan Tovuz, beat TNS by 2-0 and hammered TNS 1-2. Sabah FK only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Bank Republic Arena in the Champions League Qualification. They also drew zero and lost zero of these six encounters, in which they scored two and conceded zero goals.

KuPS Form

KuPS look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Ilves, who were defeated by 4-3. Then, HJK got outclassed in a 0-4 win, before beating SJK by 0-2. KuPS managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Champions League Qualification. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing two, while scoring eight time and letting in two.

Betting facts for Sabah FK and KuPS

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Sabah FK and KuPS played across all tournaments.

  • In the last 9 Sabah FK matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Sabah FK have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
  • Sabah FK have won 7 of the last 9 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Sabah FK have won 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 5 Sabah FK home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 KuPS away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 KuPS away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • KuPS have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • KuPS have won 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 5 of the last 6 KuPS matches in the Champions League Qualification, the sum of goals was under 3.5

In-form players: Sabah FK vs KuPS

Having scored just once lately in the Champions League Qualification, Veljko Simic will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. KuPS hope Bob Nii Armah can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Champions League Qualification goals in his last six Champions League Qualification games.

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Full-time result

Sabah FK won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. KuPS won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost one in this run. KuPS have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 8 matches now without losing.

Both teams to score

Sabah FK scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. KuPS scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. KuPS have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Sabah FK managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Sabah FK, who scored an average of 1.9 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for KuPS, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. KuPS are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 14 matches.