Sabah vs The New Saints Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 UEFA Champions League | First Qualifying Round

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Azeri champions Sabah get their first ever UEFA Champions League campaign underway against The New Saints in Absheron on Tuesday evening.

Kick-off date/time: 7 July 2026 at 5:00 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed

Sabah vs The New Saints prediction

Qarabag have been the dominant force in Azeri football for some time and they showed their quality by reaching the knockout playoff stage of the UEFA Champions League last season. However, very surprisingly, they were pipped to the domestic title for the first time since 2020 and just the second time since 2013 – with Sabah winning their first title.

The New Saints, or TNS as they are known, remain the dominant force in Wales and will be attempting to replicate their historic 2024/25 season in a European context, where they reached the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League.

TNS will attempt to be difficult and awkward to play against but this one does appear lob-sided with a Sabah victory to be expected in Azerbaijan. 

Sabah vs The New Saints tip: Sabah to win