Neftçi vs Zira: match statistics
Zira presents clearly better form and effectiveness this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. The hosts, Neftçi, are only in 7th position and have won just 13% of home matches, recording as many as 63% draws. Zira wins 43% of matches away and has a better points-per-match ratio in the last 5 meetings (1.6 vs 1.0). Although Neftçi has the advantage in possession (61% vs 58%) and expected goals at home (xG 1.81 vs xGA 0.84), Zira shows greater scoring effectiveness and defensive stability. Taking into account the hosts' poor form in recent home matches (a series of draws and losses) and the solid attitude of the guests away, Zira has the advantage, though Neftçi's high percentage of draws at home makes that result realistic as well.
Neftçi vs Zira: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Neftçi played Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Neftçi: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Zira: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Neftçi scores 1.25 and concedes 1.06 goals per match. Zira scores 1.44 and concedes 0.94. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Neftçi 44%, Zira 56%. Over 2.5: Neftçi 38%, Zira 44%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
Neftçi has higher xG: 1.57 vs 1.48. Neftçi: 11.9 shots per match, Zira: 11.3.
Match halves
Neftçi: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.88. Zira: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.69.
Goals by minute
Neftçi: 76-90+ (7 goals). Zira: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents clearly better form and effectiveness this season, occupying 3rd place in the table with a record of 7 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses. The hosts, Neftçi, are only in 7th position and have won just 13% of home matches, recording as many as 63% draws. Zira wins 43% of matches away and has a better points-per-match ratio in the last 5 meetings (1.6 vs 1.0). Although Neftçi has the advantage in possession (61% vs 58%) and expected goals at home (xG 1.81 vs xGA 0.84), Zira shows greater scoring effectiveness and defensive stability. Taking into account the hosts' poor form in recent home matches (a series of draws and losses) and the solid attitude of the guests away, Zira has the advantage, though Neftçi's high percentage of draws at home makes that result realistic as well.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Neftçi | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.32 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Neftçi · 1.6 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 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Neftçi · 1.44 goals / match - Zira
Zira is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.06 goals / match - Neftçi · 0.94 goals / match - Zira
Neftçi scores in 56% of matches (9 of 16 matches), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).
Zira scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Neftçi keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 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 - Neftçi
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 65% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - Neftçi · 1.75 pts / match - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Neftçi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zira - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 44%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Neftçi
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
| Neftçi | Liga | Zira | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.31 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 48% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 31% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 65% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 77% | ▼ 63% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Neftçi 0 - 1 - 0 Zira. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Neftçi vs Zira?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Neftçi 0:0 Zira. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Neftçi vs Zira?
Neftçi score 1.25 goals per game on average and Zira 1.44. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Neftçi's matches and 56% of Zira's.
What form are Neftçi and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Neftçi have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Zira 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Neftçi vs Zira?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Neftçi vs Zira: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.