Zira vs Sabah: match statistics
Sabah is the clear favorite for this match, occupying top spot in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss. The away side is in excellent form, having won all of their last 5 matches and scoring as many as 14 goals during this period. In away games, Sabah boasts a 75% win rate, averaging 2.25 goals scored while conceding just 0.75 per match. Zira, although solid at home (44% wins in home matches), is going through a poor patch with only 1 victory in their last 5 outings and 3 goals scored. The difference in offensive quality (xG: 1.54 for Zira vs 1.61 for Sabah away) combined with the advantage in form and table position points to a win for the league leaders. Additionally, Sabah has a superior shooting accuracy (18% vs 13%) and a higher average of shots on target per match, further confirming their offensive edge.
Zira vs Sabah: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zira played against Sabah in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Zira has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sabah has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Zira scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 0.88. Sabah scores 1.94 and allows 0.59. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Zira's games and 47% of Sabah's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 53%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sabah has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.46 per game. Zira takes 11.1 shots per game, while Sabah takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Zira leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Sabah leads at halftime in 47% and scores 1.12 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zira's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Sabah, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premyer Liqası games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 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
Sabah is the clear favorite for this match, occupying top spot in the table with an impressive record of 12 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss. The away side is in excellent form, having won all of their last 5 matches and scoring as many as 14 goals during this period. In away games, Sabah boasts a 75% win rate, averaging 2.25 goals scored while conceding just 0.75 per match. Zira, although solid at home (44% wins in home matches), is going through a poor patch with only 1 victory in their last 5 outings and 3 goals scored. The difference in offensive quality (xG: 1.54 for Zira vs 1.61 for Sabah away) combined with the advantage in form and table position points to a win for the league leaders. Additionally, Sabah has a superior shooting accuracy (18% vs 13%) and a higher average of shots on target per match, further confirming their offensive edge.
View the statistical overviewStats 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 | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 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.
Sabah is 150% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Zira · 3 pts / game - Sabah
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.
Sabah is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Zira · 1.94 goals / game - Sabah
Sabah is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Zira · 0.59 goals / game - Sabah
Zira scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 47% (8 of 17 meczów).
Sabah scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 - Sabah
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.
Sabah is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Zira · 1.88 pts / game - Sabah
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Sabah
* 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 | Sabah | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.55 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 46% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 48% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 31% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 66% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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
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 Zira's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sabah. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zira vs Sabah?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Zira 1:3 Sabah. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zira vs Sabah?
Zira score 1.35 goals per game on average and Sabah 1.94. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Zira's matches and 47% of Sabah's.
What form are Zira and Sabah in?
Over the last 5 games Zira have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Sabah 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zira vs Sabah?
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.