Shirak vs Artsakh: match statistics
Artsakh appears to be the favorite in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table compared to Shirak's 9th position. The hosts present poor home form with only a 29% win rate at home and a negative goal difference (-1), conceding an average of 1.29 goals per game. In away matches, Artsakh demonstrates solid defense with 67% clean sheets and an average of only 0.67 goals conceded, and their xG (1.59) significantly exceeds Shirak's value (0.99). The visitors also have an advantage in ball possession (60% vs 41%) and shot efficiency. Artsakh's high draw rate on the road (50%) and the uncertain form of both teams suggest a potential splitting of points, but the visitors' qualitative superiority speaks in favor of their victory.
Shirak vs Artsakh: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Shirak played Artsakh in Armenian Premier League (Armenia). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Shirak: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Artsakh: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shirak scores 0.87 and concedes 1.87 goals per match. Artsakh scores 1.80 and concedes 0.93. League average: 2.52 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shirak 47%, Artsakh 47%. Over 2.5: Shirak 53%, Artsakh 60%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Artsakh has higher xG: 1.68 vs 0.96. Shirak: 7.7 shots per match, Artsakh: 15.1.
Match halves
Shirak: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.47. Artsakh: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.93.
Goals by minute
Shirak: 61-75 (4 goals). Artsakh: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Armenian Premier League: 2.52 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Artsakh appears to be the favorite in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table compared to Shirak's 9th position. The hosts present poor home form with only a 29% win rate at home and a negative goal difference (-1), conceding an average of 1.29 goals per game. In away matches, Artsakh demonstrates solid defense with 67% clean sheets and an average of only 0.67 goals conceded, and their xG (1.59) significantly exceeds Shirak's value (0.99). The visitors also have an advantage in ball possession (60% vs 41%) and shot efficiency. Artsakh's high draw rate on the road (50%) and the uncertain form of both teams suggest a potential splitting of points, but the visitors' qualitative superiority speaks in favor of their victory.
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
| Shirak | Artsakh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.34 |
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.
Artsakh is 25% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Shirak · 1 pts / match - Artsakh
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.
Artsakh is 107% better for: goals scored per match.
0.87 goals / match - Shirak · 1.8 goals / match - Artsakh
Artsakh is 101% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.87 goals / match - Shirak · 0.93 goals / match - Artsakh
Shirak scores in 53% of matches (8 of 15 matches), while Artsakh keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 matches).
Artsakh scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Shirak keeps a clean sheet in 20% (3 of 15 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 - Shirak
Over / Under - Artsakh
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.
Artsakh is 73% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Shirak · 1.73 pts / match - Artsakh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shirak - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Artsakh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (4). 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
Shirak
Artsakh
* 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 (Armenian Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Shirak | Liga | Artsakh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.73 | 2.52 | ▲ 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 47% | 46% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 49% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 32% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Shirak 0 - 0 - 1 Artsakh. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Shirak vs Artsakh?
The Armenian Premier League match finished Shirak 0:2 Artsakh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Shirak vs Artsakh?
Shirak score 0.87 goals per game on average and Artsakh 1.80. The Armenian Premier League average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Shirak's matches and 47% of Artsakh's.
What form are Shirak and Artsakh in?
Over the last 5 games Shirak have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Artsakh 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shirak vs Artsakh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shirak vs Artsakh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.