Shirak vs Artsakh: match statistics
Artsakh appears to be the favorite in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table compared to Shirak's 9th position. The hosts present poor home form with only a 29% win rate at home and a negative goal difference (-1), conceding an average of 1.29 goals per game. In away matches, Artsakh demonstrates solid defense with 67% clean sheets and an average of only 0.67 goals conceded, and their xG (1.59) significantly exceeds Shirak's value (0.99). The visitors also have an advantage in ball possession (60% vs 41%) and shot efficiency. Artsakh's high draw rate on the road (50%) and the uncertain form of both teams suggest a potential splitting of points, but the visitors' qualitative superiority speaks in favor of their victory.
Shirak vs Artsakh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shirak played against Artsakh in Armenian Premier League (Armenia). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Shirak has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Artsakh has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Shirak scores 0.87 goals per game and allows 1.87. Artsakh scores 1.80 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Shirak's games and 47% of Artsakh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 60%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Artsakh has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 0.96 per game. Shirak takes 7.7 shots per game, while Artsakh takes 15.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Shirak leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Artsakh leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.93 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shirak's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Artsakh, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Armenian Premier League games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Artsakh appears to be the favorite in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table compared to Shirak's 9th position. The hosts present poor home form with only a 29% win rate at home and a negative goal difference (-1), conceding an average of 1.29 goals per game. In away matches, Artsakh demonstrates solid defense with 67% clean sheets and an average of only 0.67 goals conceded, and their xG (1.59) significantly exceeds Shirak's value (0.99). The visitors also have an advantage in ball possession (60% vs 41%) and shot efficiency. Artsakh's high draw rate on the road (50%) and the uncertain form of both teams suggest a potential splitting of points, but the visitors' qualitative superiority speaks in favor of their victory.
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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
| Shirak | Artsakh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Artsakh is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Shirak · 1 pts / game - Artsakh
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.
Artsakh is 107% better for: goals scored per game.
0.87 goals / game - Shirak · 1.8 goals / game - Artsakh
Artsakh is 101% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.87 goals / game - Shirak · 0.93 goals / game - Artsakh
Shirak scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while Artsakh keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 meczów).
Artsakh scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Shirak keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 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 - Shirak
Over / Under - Artsakh
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.
Artsakh is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Shirak · 1.73 pts / game - Artsakh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shirak - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Artsakh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). 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
Shirak
Artsakh
* 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 (Armenian Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Shirak | Liga | Artsakh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.73 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 47% | 46% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 32% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
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 Shirak's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Artsakh. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shirak vs Artsakh?
The Armenian Premier League match finished Shirak 0:2 Artsakh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shirak vs Artsakh?
Shirak score 0.87 goals per game on average and Artsakh 1.80. The Armenian Premier League average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Shirak's matches and 47% of Artsakh's.
What form are Shirak and Artsakh in?
Over the last 5 games Shirak have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Artsakh 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shirak vs Artsakh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shirak vs Artsakh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.