Sumqayıt vs Zira: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, which points to a draw. Sumqayıt shows poor form in their last 5 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), although they win 44% of their home games. Zira has a more stable away record (38% wins, 38% draws), a better average ball possession (56% vs 52%), and a higher number of shots on target per match (4.25 vs 3.78). However, the visitors' recent form is also weak (0 wins in the last 5 matches). Both teams have a similar goal difference, and xG suggests balanced offensive potential (1.38 for both sides). Considering the poor current form of both sides and the balanced statistics, the most probable outcome is a draw.
Sumqayıt vs Zira: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sumqayıt played Zira in Premyer Liqası (Azerbaijan). The match was played on 8 February 2026. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Sumqayıt: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Zira: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sumqayıt scores 1.44 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Zira scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sumqayıt 50%, Zira 56%. Over 2.5: Sumqayıt 50%, Zira 44%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Zira has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.32. Sumqayıt: 9.9 shots per match, Zira: 11.0.
Match halves
Sumqayıt: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.94. Zira: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Sumqayıt: 61-75 (7 goals). Zira: 31-45+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premyer Liqası: 2.58 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 1.00, 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
Statistical analysis indicates balanced chances for both teams, which points to a draw. Sumqayıt shows poor form in their last 5 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), although they win 44% of their home games. Zira has a more stable away record (38% wins, 38% draws), a better average ball possession (56% vs 52%), and a higher number of shots on target per match (4.25 vs 3.78). However, the visitors' recent form is also weak (0 wins in the last 5 matches). Both teams have a similar goal difference, and xG suggests balanced offensive potential (1.38 for both sides). Considering the poor current form of both sides and the balanced statistics, the most probable outcome is a draw.
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
| Sumqayıt | Zira | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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.
Sumqayıt is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sumqayıt · 0.6 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.
Sumqayıt is 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.44 goals / match - Sumqayıt · 1.33 goals / match - Zira
Zira is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Sumqayıt · 1 goals / match - Zira
Sumqayıt scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Zira keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Zira scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Sumqayıt keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 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 - Sumqayıt
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 81% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / match - Sumqayıt · 1.61 pts / match - Zira
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sumqayıt - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 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 39%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Sumqayıt
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
| Sumqayıt | Liga | Zira | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.78 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 49% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 31% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 68% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | ▼ 61% |
^ 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
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: Sumqayıt 0 - 0 - 1 Zira. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sumqayıt vs Zira?
The Premyer Liqası match finished Sumqayıt 2:3 Zira. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sumqayıt vs Zira?
Sumqayıt score 1.44 goals per game on average and Zira 1.33. The Premyer Liqası average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sumqayıt's matches and 56% of Zira's.
What form are Sumqayıt and Zira in?
Over the last 5 games Sumqayıt have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Zira 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sumqayıt vs Zira?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sumqayıt vs Zira: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.