Zira vs Neftçi: match statistics
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Zira vs Neftçi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zira plays Neftçi in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Venue: Zirə qəsəbə stadionu.
Recent form
Zira has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Neftçi has 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Zira scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 0.50. Neftçi scores 4.00 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Zira's games and 50% of Neftçi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 100%, compared with league averages of 25% for BTTS and 33% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Neftçi has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.73 per game. Zira takes 13.5 shots per game, while Neftçi takes 14.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Zira leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Neftçi leads at halftime in 100% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zira's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Neftçi, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.00 goals. Both teams score in 25% of games, and 33% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 3 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Zira | Neftçi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 52% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.53 |
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.
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 60% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Zira · 4 goals / game - Neftçi
Zira scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Neftçi keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
Neftçi scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 - Zira
Over / Under - Neftçi
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Neftçi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Zira
Neftçi
* 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
| Zira | Liga | Neftçi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.00 | ▲ 4.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 25% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | • 50% | 50% | • 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 67% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Zira's perspective: 0 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses against Neftçi. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Zira and Neftçi play?
Zira face Neftçi on August 30, 2026 in Premyer Liqası at Zirə qəsəbə stadionu. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Zira and Neftçi?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Zira won 0, Neftçi won 0 and 3 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Zira vs Neftçi?
Zira score 2.50 goals per game on average and Neftçi 4.00. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 33% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Zira's matches and 50% of Neftçi's.
What form are Zira and Neftçi in?
Over the last 5 games Zira have a 2-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Neftçi 2-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zira vs Neftçi?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.