22 August 2021 at 14:30
Match Summary
Neftchi Baku defeated Zira 2:1. The match was played in Premyer Liqa 2021. Goals were scored by F. Muradbəyli 72′, E. Mahmudov 90′, D. Volkovi 90′. 7 yellow cards were shown. Zira made 3 substitutions, Neftchi Baku made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Zira and Neftchi Baku — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
Zira lined up in a — formation under R. Sadıqov, while Neftchi Baku deployed a — under S. Abasov.
Midfield Control
Zira field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Neftchi Baku's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Zira have recorded 2 wins, 4 draws and 0 defeats. Neftchi Baku show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Zira vs Neftchi Baku Head to Head Results
Zira and Neftchi Baku have met 49 times — Zira won 19, Neftchi Baku won 15, with 15 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Zira leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 49 meetings. A combined 104 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.12 per match (51 for the home side, 53 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (41%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (41%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Zira are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (49)
API data: 21 Apr 2026