YEVLAX, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — İmişli FK opened its Premyer Liqa season with a 1-0 road victory over Kəpəz PFK on Sunday at Şəhər Stadionu. The lone goal came in the 38th minute from midfielder Azər Salahlı. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw, and its ELO system gave Kəpəz PFK a 68.8% probability to win. With the victory, İmişli begins its league campaign at 1-0, while Kəpəz starts 0-1. Both clubs see their overall season records mirror those league marks.