Araz vs Zira: match statistics
Araz vs Zira: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Araz played Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match was played on 31 October 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Araz: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Zira: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Araz scores 0.78 and concedes 2.11 goals per match. Zira scores 1.33 and concedes 1.33. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Araz 56%, Zira 56%. Over 2.5: Araz 67%, Zira 33%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Zira has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.29. Araz: 10.7 shots per match, Zira: 9.2.
Match halves
Araz: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.33. Zira: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Araz: 31-45+ (3 goals). Zira: 76-90+ (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
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 sit 5th and have won 4 of their 9 matches, while 12th-placed Araz are still without a win after 9 games. In their last five matches, the hosts have collected just 1 point and conceded 10 goals, whereas the visitors have earned 6 points and conceded 6, which favors Zira. However, their advantage is less clear away from home: they have won none of their 3 away games, scoring an average of 0.33 goals and conceding 2.33. Araz also struggle for goals at home, averaging 0.6 goals despite an xG of 1.13, and have failed to score in 60% of their home matches. I’m backing a narrow Zira win on the strength of their better overall season record, but their poor away form makes a draw a realistic possibility.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest case for BTTS - No is Zira’s away scoring record: they average just 0.33 goals and failed to score in 67% of those matches. Araz concede an average of 0.83 goals at home, further increasing the chance that the visitors will finish the match without scoring. The hosts have much better conditions for finding the net: they average 1.83 goals at home, while Zira concede 2.33 away. One factor against the pick is that BTTS landed in 80% of both teams’ last 5 matches, with Zira averaging 1.2 goals over that period. Despite this improvement in recent form, Zira’s poor away scoring record means it remains slightly more likely that at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Araz average 1.83 goals scored at home, while Zira concede 2.33 on the road, giving the hosts a clear attacking edge. At least two goals were scored in 83% and 67% of these teams’ matches, respectively, making Over 1.5 the strongest signal. The estimate of 1.78 goals for Araz and 0.85 for Zira takes the visitors’ lower scoring output into account: they average just 0.33 goals away from home and failed to score in 67% of such matches. The higher line is less certain, as Over 2.5 goals landed in just 33% of each team’s matches under these conditions.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal in favour of Araz leading at the break is their home record: the hosts were ahead after 45 minutes in 4 of 6 matches, while Zira did not lead at half-time in any of their 3 away games and failed to score in the first half in all of them. The case for Araz maintaining their advantage is supported by their average of 1.83 goals scored at home, compared with Zira’s 2.33 goals conceded away; the hosts won 67% of these matches, while the visitors lost 67% of their away games. Araz also average 1.00 goal scored at home after the break, while Zira concede 1.33 away, making 1/1 the most likely individual outcome. However, confidence in this pick is tempered by recent form irrespective of venue: Araz lost 4 of their last 5 matches, while Zira were level at half-time in 4 of their last 5, increasing the likelihood of scenarios that start with a draw.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Araz | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Zira is 500% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Araz · 1.2 pts / match - Zira
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.
Zira is 71% better for: goals scored per match.
0.78 goals / match - Araz · 1.33 goals / match - Zira
Zira is 59% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.11 goals / match - Araz · 1.33 goals / match - Zira
Araz scores in 56% of matches (5 of 9 matches), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 matches).
Zira scores in 78% of matches (7 of 9 matches), while Araz keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Araz
Over / Under - Zira
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Zira is 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Araz · 1.78 pts / match - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Araz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zira - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Araz
Zira
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premyer Liqası).
Teams vs league
| Araz | Liga | Zira | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.89 | 2.62 | • 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 49% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 29% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 66% | ▼ 56% |
| Goal after half-time | • 78% | 79% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Araz 1 - 1 - 1 Zira. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Araz vs Zira?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Araz 2:2 Zira. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Araz and Zira?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Araz won 1, Zira won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Araz vs Zira?
Araz score 0.78 goals per game on average and Zira 1.33. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Araz's matches and 56% of Zira's.
What form are Araz and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Araz have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Zira 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Araz vs Zira?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Araz vs Zira: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.