Neftchi vs Nasaf - Super League

The Super League returns to the home ground on April 18, 2026, where Neftchi and Nasaf will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

There is little to choose between Neftchi and Nasaf on paper, and the Super League encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WWLW over their last five outings translating into a 72.73% win rate this campaign. Nasaf have travelled reasonably well, WDWDL over their last five with a season win rate of 40.91%. Where Neftchi have leaned on defensive discipline, Nasaf have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Neftchi may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Nasaf have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. No wonder the skipper had talked of a 'new Aston Villa' in the pre-match press conference with what seemed like genuine excitement.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer A. Amonov, with 2 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. There has been some reports over the future of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.(Image: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Chelsea have joined the race with Liverpool and Manchester United to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 2-2. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.