Azerbaijan - Lithuania

With the aggregate score locked at 1-1 following their stalemate last week, Azerbaijan and Lithuania meet for matchday 4 of the UEFA Nations League D Group 2 on 4 October 2026. This second leg at Neftci Arena carries significant weight as both sides look to break the deadlock and seize control of the group. Azerbaijan will be forced to adjust their tactical setup in the absence of the injured Khayal Aliyev, placing extra pressure on the expected attacking partnership of Musa Gurbanly and Mahir Emreli to find a breakthrough against a disciplined Lithuanian defensive unit.

Lithuania arrives in good spirits after securing a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein earlier in the campaign, though they were held to a draw by Azerbaijan in their most recent meeting on 27 September 2026. Historically, these two nations have proven difficult to separate, as evidenced by a 0-0 draw in a friendly back in March 2019. With both squads familiar with each other's patterns, the tactical battle between the respective midfields will likely dictate the outcome of this decisive encounter.