Based on last 50 matches in "Azerbaijan. Premier League", up to 03/03/2023
To build a prediction for the Zira - Shamakhi match, scheduled for 3 March 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Zira have played 50 matches, in which they won 23 of them, drew 12 times and lost 15 matches. Shamakhi, having played 50 matches, won 9 times, drew 14 matches and lost 27 defeats. In the league, Zira average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.1 conceded. Shamakhi average 0.9 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 12 December 2022 at Shamakhi's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Zira are trying to catch up with Neftchi, so they will be highly motivated when they face one of the underdogs of the domestic championship.
Shamakhi have looked poor in the championship and play very modestly away from home. Today, all the factors are on the hosts’ side — from home advantage to the... Show more
Initially, I wanted to bet on a draw in the first half, but decided to play it safe. Six of the last nine games between them ended 0-0, another two matches saw one goal scored, and one saw two. In general, the scoring in the first halves of these teams' matches is close to 1 goal. So this prediction... Show more
Let me start with the main point: the away team have not scored a single goal in their last six games against each other! The home team are among the leaders and have a chance of winning, but it is concerning that they themselves cannot always score even when playing at home!
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
Zira does not score in 8 out of 15 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)4.6
Zira wins by more than 1 goal against Shamakhi at home in 4 out of 8 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)2.9
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Shamakhi lost the first half.
1st Half - W12.24
Shamakhi does not score in 16 out of 30 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.2
Shamakhi does not scoreaway in 8 out of 16 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.2
Zira does not concede from Shamakhi in 6 matches straight.
IT2U (0.5)2.2
In 9 out of 12 last matches involving Zira, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.08
In 9 out of 12 last matches, Shamakhi concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.87
In 6 last away matches, Shamakhi concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.87
In 12 out of 16 last matches involving Zira, at least one team did not score.