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
Key match information
Neftçi play Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match date is 23 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Neftçi: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Zira: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Neftçi scores 1.73 and concedes 0.97 goals per match. Zira scores 1.30 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Neftçi 48%, Zira 58%. Over 2.5: Neftçi 55%, Zira 42%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Neftçi has higher xG: 1.66 vs 1.38. Neftçi: 12.8 shots per match, Zira: 10.6.
Match halves
Neftçi: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 1.06. Zira: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Neftçi: 76-90+ (14 goals). Zira: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-2-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Neftçi | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Neftçi is 88% better for: last-5 form.
3 pts / match - Neftçi · 1.6 pts / match - 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.
Neftçi is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.73 goals / match - Neftçi · 1.3 goals / match - Zira
Neftçi is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.97 goals / match - Neftçi · 1.09 goals / match - Zira
Neftçi scores in 73% of matches (24 of 33 matches), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 36% (12 of 33 matches).
Zira scores in 82% of matches (27 of 33 matches), while Neftçi keeps a clean sheet in 39% (13 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Neftçi
Over / Under — Zira
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Neftçi is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / match - Neftçi · 1.39 pts / match - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Neftçi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zira - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Neftçi
Zira
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 2.70 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 48% | 46% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 31% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 65% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | • 73% | 74% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Neftçi 0 - 2 - 0 Zira. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Neftçi and Zira?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Neftçi won 0, Zira won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Neftçi vs Zira?
Neftçi score 1.73 goals per game on average and Zira 1.30. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Neftçi's matches and 58% of Zira's.
What form are Neftçi and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Neftçi have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 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.