SUMGAYIT VS ZIRA - AZERBAIJAN: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
AZERBAIJAN: PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: SUMGAYIT VS ZIRA
As Sumgayit prepare to host Zira on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30, this AZERBAIJAN: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
SUMGAYIT PREVIEW IN AZERBAIJAN: PREMIER LEAGUE
Sumgayit, currently 4th in the standings with 30 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 13 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
ZIRA PREVIEW IN AZERBAIJAN: PREMIER LEAGUE
Zira, sitting 5th with 29 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 8 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SUMGAYIT VS ZIRA
Recent meetings between Sumgayit and Zira have favored Zira, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Overall, Zira have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.
In their previous league match against Karvan Evlakh, Sumgayit recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.
Zira's last outing came against Sabah FK, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Sumgayit are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sumgayit and Zira are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SUMGAYIT VS ZIRA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Sumgayit's fixtures have averaged 2.9 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Zira's games average 1.3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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