Our Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku Prediction: 1-2
Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku in the Azerbaijan Premier League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Friday April 17, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Zira IK's Last Match – Sabah vs Zira IK
Zira IK will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 Azerbaijan Premier League draw against Sabah on April 11. In that match, Zira IK saw 33% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sabah | 67% | 0 (9) | - | 107 |
Zira IK | 33% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Neftchi Baku's Last Match – Neftchi Baku vs Araz FK
Determined to maintain their recent success, Neftchi Baku must win following their 2-1 Azerbaijan Premier League victory against Araz FK on April 11. In that match, Neftchi Baku recorded 44% possession and 8 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Neftchi Baku | 44% | 0 (8) | - | 53 |
Araz FK | 56% | 0 (4) | - | 44 |
Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku Stats
Key Stats
| Zira IK | Neftchi Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | Attacking Strength | 1.61 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zira IK are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Neftchi Baku average 2.4 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.



Sabah
Zira IK
Neftchi Baku
Araz FK
Sabah
FK Qarabag
PFK Turan Tovuz
Zira IK
Neftchi Baku
Araz FK
FK Sumqayit
Shamakhi FK
FK Kapaz
FK Gabala
FK Karvan