1 : 0
  • 24 May 2025, Sabah FK vs Neftchi PFK Baku, 1-0, Lose
  • 18 May 2025, Neftchi PFK Baku vs Sabail FC, 3-0, Win
  • 10 May 2025, Turan Tovuz IK vs Neftchi PFK Baku, 1-2, Win
  • 04 May 2025, Neftchi PFK Baku vs Kapaz PFC, 2-2, Draw
  • 28 April 2025, Sumqayit FK vs Neftchi PFK Baku, 2-2, Draw
Neftchi PFK Baku
Home
  • 25 May 2025, Araz Nakhchivan vs Zira FK, 0-1, Win
  • 17 May 2025, Zira FK vs Sabah FK, 1-1, Draw
  • 10 May 2025, Sabail FC vs Zira FK, 0-1, Win
  • 02 May 2025, Zira FK vs Turan Tovuz IK, 1-0, Win
  • 26 April 2025, Kapaz PFC vs Zira FK, 0-1, Win
Zira FK
Away
Premier League
Premier League, Azerbaijan

The Premier League match played between Neftchi PFK Baku and Zira FK on February 18, 2024, ended in a win for the home team with a modest yet decisive score line of 1-0. In this tightly contested match, it's quite clear that a combination of both defensive and offensive strategies shaped the outcome, giving us much to break down for our football bettors.

A pivotal goal from Neftchi PFK Baku within the first 11 minutes set the stage for the remainder of the match. The goal was scored in the early stages of the first half, a lead the home team managed to maintain until the final whistle. The goal signaled the intent and strategic approach of the Baku based team, moving swiftly and catching Zira FK off guard.

In terms of foul play, both teams were on par, with each earning one yellow card. Neftchi received theirs a mere 16 minutes and 26 seconds into the game's first half, showing perhaps an early hint of physical or intense gameplay. As for Zira FK, their yellow card came late into the second half, at the 73rd minute.

When it comes to goal scoring opportunities, Zira FK had more corner kicks (3) than Neftchi (1), indicating they had more potential goal-scoring chances. However, Zira FK failed to convert these opportunities into successful goals, which certainly had a detrimental impact on the match's outcome. In contrast, Neftchi made the most out of the little they had which eventually helped them secure the victory.

Furthermore, Zira's inability to stay onside compounded their troubles, committing five offside offenses compared to just one from Neftchi. This indicates a lack of coordination in the attacking third for Zira FK, as well as a good control defensively from Neftchi to catch their opponents offside so frequently.

Judging by these statistics and key events, the game was a battle of defenses. Neftchi managed to strike early and then defend successfully for the rest of the match whereas Zira FK could not make optimal use of their opportunities. Neftchi's effectiveness in the final third and defensive solidity, coupled with Zira FK's lost chances and offside troubles, were the decisive factors that shaped the outcome of this match.

In conclusion, Neftchi resorting to an early goal and a solid defense, and Zira's missed opportunities and ill-discipline in maintaining the offside line, were the main contributors to the final result of this Premier League encounter. These are crucial factors to consider for future predictions and betting considerations.

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Form Guide

Lose1-0Sabah FK vs Neftchi PFK Baku
Win3-0Neftchi PFK Baku vs Sabail FC
Win1-2Turan Tovuz IK vs Neftchi PFK Baku
Draw2-2Neftchi PFK Baku vs Kapaz PFC
Draw2-2Sumqayit FK vs Neftchi PFK Baku
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Neftchi PFK Baku has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:6, scoring 1.8 goals average
Win0-1Araz Nakhchivan vs Zira FK
Draw1-1Zira FK vs Sabah FK
Win0-1Sabail FC vs Zira FK
Win1-0Zira FK vs Turan Tovuz IK
Win0-1Kapaz PFC vs Zira FK
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
5:1
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Zira FK has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:1, scoring 1 goals average

Neftchi PFK Baku H2H Zira FK

Home gameNeftchi PFK Baku24Zira FKAway gamePremier League
Away gameNeftchi PFK Baku21Zira FKHome gamePremier League
Home gameNeftchi PFK Baku21Zira FKAway gamePremier League
Away gameNeftchi PFK Baku02Zira FKHome gamePremier League
Away gameNeftchi PFK Baku13Zira FKHome gamePremier League
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:11
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • Neftchi PFK Baku lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:11; average goals per match – 1.40
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