According to AFFA, Offsideplus.az said at the press conference:
Our goal is to be a group leader. The game will be difficult for both teams. Because both teams do not recognize this arena, it will appear for the first time. Although Montenegro is geographically closer to Croatia, I do not think it will give us an advantage. The main problem that will create a problem for us is the quality of football that the Azerbaijani national team will demonstrate.