Our Zira IK vs FK Gabala Prediction: 1-1
Zira IK vs FK Gabala in the Azerbaijan Premier League is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 1, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Zira IK vs FK Gabala prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Zira IK's Last Match – Sabah vs Zira IK
Determined to get back to winning ways, Zira IK must win after their 2-2 Azerbaijan Premier League draw against Sabah on April 11. In that match, Zira IK controlled 33% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sabah | 67% | 0 (9) | - | 107 |
 Zira IK | 33% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
FK Gabala's Last Match – FK Gabala vs Imisli
FK Gabala will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Azerbaijan Premier League defeat against Imisli on April 12. In that match, FK Gabala recorded 67% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FK Gabala | 67% | 0 (1) | - | 35 |
Imisli | 33% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Zira IK vs FK Gabala Stats
Key Stats
| Zira IK | FK Gabala | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zira IK are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while FK Gabala average 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Sabah 
FK Qarabag 
PFK Turan Tovuz 
Zira IK 
Neftchi Baku 
Araz FK 
FK Sumqayit 
Shamakhi FK 
FK Kapaz 
FK Gabala 
FK Karvan