Araz vs Zira: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested, suggesting high potential for a draw. Araz presents solid home form with 60% of matches won at home and a goal difference of 0, yet their last five overall matches show instability (2 losses, 3 wins). Zira, as the visitor, holds a 40% win rate away, a better average of shots on target (4.1 vs 3.4), and higher possession (56% vs 53%), but has dropped points more frequently in recent matches (1.4 PPG). Both teams share an identical average of goals conceded in their respective arenas (1.4) and similar xG values, indicating a balance of power. Given the high draw rates for both teams (20% for Araz at home, 30% for Zira away) and their recent forms, a draw seems the most likely result, although the hosts' slight psychological advantage of playing before their own crowd gives them minimally higher chances of winning.
Araz vs Zira: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Araz played against Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Araz has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Zira has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Araz scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.62. Zira scores 1.33 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.44 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Araz's games and 52% of Zira's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zira has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.25 per game. Araz takes 9.5 shots per game, while Zira takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Araz leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.95 goals per game after halftime. Zira leads at halftime in 48% and scores 0.62 after halftime.
When the teams score
Araz's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Zira, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.44 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very evenly contested, suggesting high potential for a draw. Araz presents solid home form with 60% of matches won at home and a goal difference of 0, yet their last five overall matches show instability (2 losses, 3 wins). Zira, as the visitor, holds a 40% win rate away, a better average of shots on target (4.1 vs 3.4), and higher possession (56% vs 53%), but has dropped points more frequently in recent matches (1.4 PPG). Both teams share an identical average of goals conceded in their respective arenas (1.4) and similar xG values, indicating a balance of power. Given the high draw rates for both teams (20% for Araz at home, 30% for Zira away) and their recent forms, a draw seems the most likely result, although the hosts' slight psychological advantage of playing before their own crowd gives them minimally higher chances of winning.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Araz | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.32 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Araz is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Araz · 1.4 pts / game - Zira
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Araz is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Araz · 1.33 goals / game - Zira
Zira is 54% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.62 goals / game - Araz · 1.05 goals / game - Zira
Araz scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Zira scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Araz keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Araz
Over / Under - Zira
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Zira is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Araz · 1.67 pts / game - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Araz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Zira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 43%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Araz
Zira
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premyer Liqası).
Teams vs league
| Araz | Liga | Zira | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.14 | 2.44 | • 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 42% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 46% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 67% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 71% | ▼ 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Araz's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Zira. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Araz vs Zira?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Araz 0:1 Zira. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Araz vs Zira?
Araz score 1.52 goals per game on average and Zira 1.33. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.44 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Araz's matches and 52% of Zira's.
What form are Araz and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Araz have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Zira 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Araz vs Zira?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Araz vs Zira: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.