TNS vs Sabah FK prediction 14.07.2026 | Champions League

TNS return to Park Hall looking for a big response after a disappointing first-leg defeat in Azerbaijan.

Craig Harrison’s side suffered a 2:0 defeat against Sabah FK in Baku, with two second-half goals leaving the Welsh champions with plenty of work to do in the return leg.

TNS spent long spells without possession in Azerbaijan, but Harrison’s side managed to keep the tie alive until late in the contest. 

The Saints will now require much more attacking ambition at Park Hall if they are to trouble Sabah on Tuesday.

Head coach Harrison handed competitive debuts to summer signings Dynel Simeu and Rhys Hughes in the first leg, while fellow new arrivals Isaac Godwin and Zach Nolan were named on the bench.

Harrison could freshen up his selection for the return fixture, with Ryan Brobbel and Danny Davies both in contention to earn recalls after substitute appearances in the first leg.

Sabah FK arrive in Wales with a two-goal advantage after a strong performance in the first leg.

Valdas Dambrauskas’s side claimed a 2:0 win in Baku, with Veljko Simic heading home the opener after 66 minutes before substitute Kaheem Parris added a second six minutes from time.

The Azerbaijani champions were the better side for much of the contest, with Aaron Malouda proving a regular threat down both flanks. Joy-Lance Mickels and Akim Zedadka also missed good headed chances before the interval.

Before last week’s clean sheet, Sabah had conceded at least one goal in each of their last seven matches. Six of those games finished with both teams on the scoresheet.

Sabah finished the first leg with ten men after Steve Solvet was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time. The defender is suspended for Tuesday’s second leg, leaving Dambrauskas with at least one change to make to his first XI. 

Aden McCarthy could come into the backline, while Kaheem Parris is pushing for a start after scoring from the bench in Baku.