Zira vs Neftchi Baku Prediction 17 April 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Zira and Neftchi Baku. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 15:30 17 April. The tournament match will take place at the Zira Olympic Sport Complex stadium in the city of Baku. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 23 January 2026 and ended with a score of 0:0. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Neftchi Baku):

    • ball possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 0.

    📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Zira and Neftchi Baku:

    • played 51 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 20, for the away team - 17, draws - 14;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 53 against 55;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.12.

    Head-to-head statistics Zira - Neftchi Baku

    40%
    21 Wins
    28%
    15 Draws
    32%
    17 Wins
    Total games
    53
    Total Goals Avg
    2.09
    Both teams scored
    40%
    1.04
    Total average
    1.06
    1.53
    Yellow cards
    1.4
    Last matches
    30.08.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    1
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    17.04.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    4
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    4
    7
    -
    -
    4
    3
    23.01.26
    Premier League
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    Zira
    Zira
    -
    -
    2
    2
    -
    -
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    2
    -
    -
    0
    0
    02.12.25
    Azerbaijan Cup
    Zira
    Zira
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    -
    -
    6
    0
    10
    19
    0
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    6
    0
    10
    19
    0
    2
    03.10.25
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    1
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    -
    -
    0
    5
    0
    0
    4
    3
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
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    0
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    0
    0
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    Zira Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 11 April 2026 as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Sabah, away team - Zira). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.

    Here are the game statistics (Zira vs Sabah):

    • ball possession: 33% vs 67%;
    • corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 3 vs 9.
    🏆Throughout the Premier League season, the team Zira has engaged in 27 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 11 draws.

    📈Currently, Zira stands at a mid-tier position within the Premier League standings, with a win percentage of 41% and a loss percentage of 19%.

    ⚽️Zira has scored a total of 36 goals. On the defensive end, Zira has allowed 30 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Zira

    Last matches
    30.08.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    1
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    W
    22.08.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    Imisli
    Imisli
    -
    -
    5
    1
    10
    9
    1
    4
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
    1
    -
    -
    5
    1
    10
    9
    1
    4
    W
    16.08.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    FK SAFA
    FK SAFA
    -
    -
    3
    5
    8
    2
    2
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    5
    8
    2
    2
    2
    W
    30.07.26
    UECL
    Zira
    Zira
    Paide
    Paide
    -
    -
    9
    1
    13
    12
    1
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    9
    1
    13
    12
    1
    1
    D
    23.07.26
    UECL
    Paide
    Paide
    Zira
    Zira
    -
    -
    7
    3
    15
    20
    2
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    7
    3
    15
    20
    2
    1
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    Neftchi Baku Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 11 April 2026 as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Neftchi Baku, away - Araz Nakhchivan PFK). The match ended with a score of 2:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Neftchi Baku vs Araz Nakhchivan PFK):

    • ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
    • corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 8 vs 4.
    🏆Throughout the Premier League season, the team Neftchi Baku has engaged in 26 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 11 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 10 draws.

    📈Currently, Neftchi Baku stands at a mid-tier position within the Premier League standings, with a win percentage of 42% and a loss percentage of 19%.

    ⚽Neftchi Baku has scored a total of 44 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 24 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Neftchi Baku

    Last matches
    30.08.26
    Premier League
    Zira
    Zira
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    1
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    6
    1
    0
    2
    2
    L
    23.08.26
    Premier League
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    Araz Nakhchivan PFK
    Araz Nakhchivan PFK
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    2
    2
    5
    0
    4
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    2
    2
    W
    16.08.26
    Premier League
    Sumgayit
    Sumgayit
    1
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    -
    -
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    4
    1
    3
    0
    2
    1
    1
    -
    -
    3
    2
    2
    1
    1
    4
    W
    30.07.26
    UECL
    Dinamo Minsk
    Dinamo Minsk
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    1
    -
    -
    2
    7
    27
    11
    2
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    7
    27
    11
    2
    1
    W
    22.07.26
    UECL
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    Dinamo Minsk
    Dinamo Minsk
    -
    -
    5
    3
    13
    10
    1
    1
    2
    4
    2
    1
    0
    3
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    5
    3
    13
    10
    1
    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 51;
    • home team wins - 20, away team wins - 17, draws - 14.

    Statistics: Zira vs Neftchi Baku

    • matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 26;
    • wins: 11 vs 11;
    • win percentage: 41% vs 42%;
    • losses: 5 vs 5;
    • draws: 11 vs 10.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 5 vs 7;
    • losses: 2 vs 1;
    • draws: 3 vs 2.
    👉Prediction: Neftchi Baku Handicap (0) (odds: 1.77)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.04, the guests - 1.08;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.12;
    • both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 7.

    Statistics: Zira vs Neftchi Baku

    • average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.62;
    • average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.69;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.69;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 1;
    • Zira: average total at home in the tournament -  1.36;
    • Neftchi Baku: average total away in the tournament - 1.92;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.4) vs 2.4 (away - 3).
    Trends
    • Neftchi Baku have scored in 8 of last 9 games (Premier League).
    • Neftchi Baku have scored in last 6 away games (Premier League).
    👉Prediction: Neftchi Baku will score goal (odds: 1.41)

    Prediction on corners

    Zira: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.3; at home field - 4.57;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.6.

    Neftchi Baku: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.96, away - 4.67;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.6.
    Trends
    • Under 9.5 corners in 13 of last 14 Zira home games.
    • Under 9.5 corners in 11 of last 12 Zira home games (Premier League).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (9,5) (odds: 1.37)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 51;
    • both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 7 times.

    Statistics: Zira vs Neftchi Baku

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 26;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Zira at home - 8 (57%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Neftchi Baku away - 6 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Zira at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Neftchi Baku away - 4 (80%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.62)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (16/159, 10.1%), 1:1 (16/159, 10.1%);
    • Zira at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 (3/14, 21.4%);
    • Neftchi Baku away most often play: 1:3 (3/12, 25%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 13.26%
    0:1 - 8.39%
    1:2 - 8.1%

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Zira scored in the 2nd half in 7 of last 8 games.

    2nd half, Zira will score goal
    Published: 15/04/2026, 16:35

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    Betting Tips: Zira - Neftchi Baku

    Neftchi Baku have won:
    fk-neftchi-bakuin 5 of last 6 away games (Premier League).
    Neftchi Baku Win
    Bovada
    +160
    Zira have not won:
    zira-fkin 6 of last 7 home games (Premier League).
    Neftchi Baku have not lost:
    fk-neftchi-bakuin 11 of last 12 games (Premier League).
    fk-neftchi-bakuin last 6 away games (Premier League).
    Neftchi Baku will not lose
    Everygame
    -250
    Zira have not lost:
    zira-fkin 20 of last 22 home games.
    zira-fkin 18 of last 20 home games (Premier League).
    zira-fkin 7 of last 8 games.
    Zira will not lose
    Everygame
    -217
    Zira have scored:
    zira-fkin 19 of last 21 home games (Premier League).
    zira-fkin 9 of last 10 games (Premier League).
    zira-fkin last 8 games.
    Zira will score goal
    Everygame
    -227
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    Zira - Neftchi Baku Table position

    Premier League 25/26
    gWDLGDPForm
    2.
    Qarabag
    Qarabag
    33216671-2769
    3.
    Neftchi Baku
    Neftchi Baku
    331611657-3259
    4.
    Turan Tovuz
    Turan Tovuz
    33178844-2759
    5.
    Zira
    Zira
    331314643-3653
    6.
    Araz Nakhchivan PFK
    Araz Nakhchivan PFK
    331371344-5846

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 8
    Draws - 0
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 18
    Conceded - 9
    +9
    +14
    22 - Scored
    8 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    8
    1
    Draws
    0
    3
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    18
    Scored
    22
    9
    Conceded
    8
    2.7
    Match goals average
    3
    1.8
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.2
    0.9
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.8
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    50'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    41'
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