Neftçi vs Zira: match statistics
Zira presents clearly better form and effectiveness this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. The hosts, Neftçi, are only in 7th position and have won just 13% of home matches, recording as many as 63% draws. Zira wins 43% of matches away and has a better points-per-match ratio in the last 5 meetings (1.6 vs 1.0). Although Neftçi has the advantage in possession (61% vs 58%) and expected goals at home (xG 1.81 vs xGA 0.84), Zira shows greater scoring effectiveness and defensive stability. Taking into account the hosts' poor form in recent home matches (a series of draws and losses) and the solid attitude of the guests away, Zira has the advantage, though Neftçi's high percentage of draws at home makes that result realistic as well.
Neftçi vs Zira: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Neftçi played against Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Neftçi has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Zira has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Neftçi scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 1.06. Zira scores 1.44 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Neftçi's games and 56% of Zira's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 44%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Neftçi has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.48 per game. Neftçi takes 11.9 shots per game, while Zira takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Neftçi leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Zira leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Neftçi's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Zira, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 48% 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 4.00 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
Zira presents clearly better form and effectiveness this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. The hosts, Neftçi, are only in 7th position and have won just 13% of home matches, recording as many as 63% draws. Zira wins 43% of matches away and has a better points-per-match ratio in the last 5 meetings (1.6 vs 1.0). Although Neftçi has the advantage in possession (61% vs 58%) and expected goals at home (xG 1.81 vs xGA 0.84), Zira shows greater scoring effectiveness and defensive stability. Taking into account the hosts' poor form in recent home matches (a series of draws and losses) and the solid attitude of the guests away, Zira has the advantage, though Neftçi's high percentage of draws at home makes that result realistic as well.
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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
| Neftçi | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 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.
Zira is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Neftçi · 1.6 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.
Zira is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.25 goals / game - Neftçi · 1.44 goals / game - Zira
Zira is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Neftçi · 0.94 goals / game - Zira
Neftçi scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Zira scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Neftçi keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Neftçi
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 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Neftçi · 1.75 pts / game - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Neftçi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Zira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 44%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Neftçi
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
| Neftçi | Liga | Zira | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.31 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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 Neftçi's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Zira. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Neftçi vs Zira?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Neftçi 0:0 Zira. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Neftçi vs Zira?
Neftçi score 1.25 goals per game on average and Zira 1.44. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Neftçi's matches and 56% of Zira's.
What form are Neftçi and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Neftçi have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Zira 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Neftçi vs Zira?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Neftçi vs Zira: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.