Our Neftchi Baku vs Zira IK Prediction: 1-1
Neftchi Baku vs Zira IK in the Azerbaijan Premier League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 23, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Neftchi Baku vs Zira IK 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
Neftchi Baku's Last Match – FK Karvan vs Neftchi Baku
Neftchi Baku must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Azerbaijan Premier League victory over FK Karvan in their last outing. In that match, Neftchi Baku controlled 58% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FK Karvan | 42% | 0 (4) | - | 43 |
 Neftchi Baku | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 60 |
Zira IK's Last Match – FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc vs Zira IK
Zira IK should win to turn things around after settling for a 3-3 Club Friendly List draw against FK Csikszereda Miercurea Ciuc on January 12.
Neftchi Baku vs Zira IK Stats
Key Stats
| Neftchi Baku | Zira IK | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Neftchi Baku are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Zira IK average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Sabah 
FK Qarabag 
PFK Turan Tovuz 
Zira IK 
Araz FK 
FK Sumqayit 
Neftchi Baku 
Shamakhi FK 
FK Gabala 
FK Kapaz 
FK Karvan