Sumqayıt travel to face Zira on Sunday 17 May in the Premyer Liqa, with Zira Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT. In the table, Zira are 5th, upper half, on 19 points after 11 matches; Sumqayıt are 9th (lower half) with 10.
Current form
Zira, last 5: LDDDD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Sabah FA, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Sumqayıt, last 5: WLLLD Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Qabala, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (3 Mar 2026) it ended Zira 2–0 Sumqayıt.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Zira 1.6 xG, Sumqayıt 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Zira 53%, draw 24%, Sumqayıt 23%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.95.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (71%, odds 1.38). Most likely score in line with that pick: Zira 1–1 Sumqayıt. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Zira53%fair 1.88 · @1.67
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.30
Sumqayıt23%fair 4.43 · @5.00
2.65Expected goals
1.57Zira xG
1.07Sumqayıt xG
54%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–09%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Zira 1.6 – 1.1 Sumqayıt expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Zira vs Sumqayıt?
On our numbers Zira have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Sumqayıt 23%.
How many goals will there be in Zira vs Sumqayıt?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Zira vs Sumqayıt?
Our predicted score is Zira 1–1 Sumqayıt, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Zira vs Sumqayıt?
Zira vs Sumqayıt (Premyer Liqa) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Zira Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
