Zira vs Qarabağ: match statistics
Zira vs Qarabağ: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zira played against Qarabağ in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on September 13, 2026. Venue: Zirə qəsəbə stadionu. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Zira has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.25 points per game. Qarabağ has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Zira scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. Qarabağ scores 2.33 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Zira's games and 67% of Qarabağ's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Qarabağ has the higher season xG average, 2.47 to 1.53 per game. Zira takes 10.5 shots per game, while Qarabağ takes 17.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Zira leads at halftime in 75% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Qarabağ leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zira's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Qarabağ, it is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 42% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 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 are exceptionally strong at home: they have won all 3 matches, scoring an average of 2 goals and conceding just 0.33 per game, while keeping a clean sheet in 67% of their appearances. The hosts average 62% possession, register 6 shots on target per match, and have an xG of 1.59 compared with their opponents’ xG of just 0.78. Qarabağ also won their only away match so far without conceding, but scored just 1 goal despite a higher xG of 1.98 and an average of as many as 15 shots. The visitors are in better overall form, with 4 wins in their last 5 matches and 9 goals scored, but Zira are significantly more clinical at home, with an 18% conversion rate compared with Qarabağ’s 7% away from home. I give the hosts a slight edge, although the visitors’ solid defense means a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Qarabağ have yet to concede in the seasonal data, keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their matches, while Zira, despite averaging 3.0 goals scored at home, have 0% of matches without conceding. The hosts should create chances, supported by their high xG of 2.72 and an average of 9.5 shots on target, but Qarabağ’s defensive profile is significantly stronger than Zira’s attacking form suggests. BTTS occurred in only 40% of Zira’s last five matches, while the league average for both teams to score is just 36%. Qarabağ are in good scoring form, averaging 1.8 goals across their last five appearances, so the most realistic BTTS No scenario is a Qarabağ win to nil rather than a goalless draw.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest selection is Over 1.5 goals, as the projected total of 2.70 goals is clearly above this line. In their last five matches, Zira scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded 1.4, producing games with an average of 2.8 goals, while Qarabağ's corresponding matches averaged 3.2 goals. Their attacking potential is also supported by xG: Zira recently created chances worth 1.81 goals, while Qarabağ recorded 1.88, with the visitors allowing opponents 1.84 xG. The hosts' seasonal data is highly goal-oriented, averaging 3.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded, but Qarabağ's away defense has kept a clean sheet so far, which is why Over 2.5 does not offer the same level of value. The 1.5 line remains the safer option, as both teams have scored at least one goal in 100% of their matches so far.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Qarabağ win at full-time, as the visitors were level at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches while winning 4 of those 5 games. Qarabağ have conceded an average of just 0.2 goals before half-time and kept a clean sheet at the break in 80% of their last five appearances, limiting Zira’s chances of building an early lead. After the interval, the visitors score an average of 1.2 goals, while Zira manage just 0.6 in this phase, and the hosts concede an average of 0.8 goals after half-time. However, Zira have the higher average xG, 2.72 compared with Qarabağ’s 1.98, and record 9.5 shots on target per match versus Qarabağ’s 4.0, so the scenario in which the hosts lead at the break and go on to win remains a significant alternative.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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) | 50% | 43% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.30 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.25 pts / game - Zira · 3 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 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Zira · 2.33 goals / game - Qarabağ
Qarabağ is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Zira · 1 goals / game - Qarabağ
Zira scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Qarabağ keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Qarabağ scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 75% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Qarabağ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 75% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 1.67 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 0% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
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 | ▲ 3.00 | 2.54 | ▲ 3.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 42% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 35% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 65% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Zira's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against Qarabağ. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zira vs Qarabağ?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Zira 1:1 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 3 head-to-head matches Zira won 0, Qarabağ won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Zira vs Qarabağ?
Zira score 1.50 goals per game on average and Qarabağ 2.33. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Zira's matches and 67% of Qarabağ's.
What form are Zira and Qarabağ in?
Over the last 5 games Zira have a 3-0-1 record (2.25 points per game) and Qarabağ 3-0-0 (3.00 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.