Zira vs Qarabağ: match statistics
Qarabağ presents a significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins. The visiting team has a phenomenal away win rate of 78% and has never finished an away game without scoring (FTS% 0%). Zira, despite a solid league position, has much more modest offensive stats, scoring an average of just 1.42 goals per home match, while Qarabağ averages 2.22 goals away. The difference in ball possession advantage (61% vs 63%) and shot conversion (13% vs 16%) also favors the visitors. Qarabağ has won four of their last five away fixtures, confirming their solid disposition on the road. Considering all these factors, we predict a victory for Qarabağ, although Zira as the host might put up some resistance, justifying a 25% chance for their success.
Zira vs Qarabağ: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zira played against Qarabağ in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Zira has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Qarabağ has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Zira scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 1.04. Qarabağ scores 2.05 and allows 0.73. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Zira's games and 41% of Qarabağ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 41%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Qarabağ has the higher season xG average, 1.97 to 1.41 per game. Zira takes 10.8 shots per game, while Qarabağ takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Zira leads at halftime in 43% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Qarabağ leads at halftime in 41% and scores 1.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zira's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Qarabağ, it is minutes 76-90+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws 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
Qarabağ presents a significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 2nd in the table with an impressive record of 15 wins. The visiting team has a phenomenal away win rate of 78% and has never finished an away game without scoring (FTS% 0%). Zira, despite a solid league position, has much more modest offensive stats, scoring an average of just 1.42 goals per home match, while Qarabağ averages 2.22 goals away. The difference in ball possession advantage (61% vs 63%) and shot conversion (13% vs 16%) also favors the visitors. Qarabağ has won four of their last five away fixtures, confirming their solid disposition on the road. Considering all these factors, we predict a victory for Qarabağ, although Zira as the host might put up some resistance, justifying a 25% chance for their success.
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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
| Zira | Qarabağ | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.37 |
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.
Qarabağ is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Zira · 2.6 pts / game - Qarabağ
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.
Qarabağ is 52% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Zira · 2.05 goals / game - Qarabağ
Qarabağ is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Zira · 0.73 goals / game - Qarabağ
Zira scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Qarabağ keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 meczów).
Qarabağ scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 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 - Qarabağ
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 43% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Qarabağ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +6 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +13 - 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
Qarabağ
* 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 | Qarabağ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.39 | 2.51 | ▲ 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 43% | ▼ 41% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 46% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 39% | 34% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 65% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 71% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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 Zira's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against Qarabağ. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zira vs Qarabağ?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Zira 1:3 Qarabağ. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Zira and Qarabağ?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Zira won 0, Qarabağ won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Zira vs Qarabağ?
Zira score 1.35 goals per game on average and Qarabağ 2.05. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Zira's matches and 41% of Qarabağ's.
What form are Zira and Qarabağ in?
Over the last 5 games Zira have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Qarabağ 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zira vs Qarabağ?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Zira vs Qarabağ: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.