Our Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku Prediction: 1-1
Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku in the Azerbaijan Cup is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 2, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
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.
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Recent Form Insights
Zira IK's Last Match – Zira IK vs FK Gabala
Zira IK will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 Azerbaijan Premier League victory over FK Gabala on November 22. In that match, Zira IK saw 58% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zira IK | 58% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
 FK Gabala | 42% | 0 (0) | - | 30 |
Neftchi Baku's Last Match – Neftchi Baku vs Imisli
Neftchi Baku will be eager to respond after suffering a 2-3 Azerbaijan Premier League defeat at the hands of Imisli on November 23. In that match, Neftchi Baku recorded 60% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Neftchi Baku | 60% | 0 (8) | - | 67 |
Imisli | 40% | 0 (6) | - | 26 |
Zira IK vs Neftchi Baku Stats
Key Stats
| Zira IK | Neftchi Baku | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Zira IK are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Neftchi Baku average 2.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.