Shamkir 2-1 Zaqatala in the Birinci Liqa, round 17 at Shamkir Olympic Sport Complex Stadium, Shamkir (2,200 capacity).

Shamkir won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–W–W), scoring 10 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 4 times: Shamkir 3 wins, Zaqatala 0, 1 draw.