16:00 WAT, Saturday 23 May: Araz v Zira in the Premyer Liqa, played at SOCAR Polymer Arena. In the table, Araz are 12th, in the drop zone, on 4 points after 11 matches; Zira are 5th (upper half) with 19. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Araz, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Turan, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Zira, last 5: WLDDD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Sumqayıt, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Feb 2026) it ended Araz 0–1 Zira.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Araz 1.2 xG, Zira 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Araz 25%, draw 24%, Zira 51%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Araz 1–1 Zira. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Araz25%fair 4.01 · @3.50
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.25
Zira51%fair 1.97 · @1.95
2.77Expected goals
1.17Araz xG
1.60Zira xG
56%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Araz 1.2 – 1.6 Zira expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Araz vs Zira?
On our numbers Araz have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Zira 51%.
How many goals will there be in Araz vs Zira?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Araz vs Zira?
Our predicted score is Araz 1–1 Zira, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Araz vs Zira?
Araz vs Zira (Premyer Liqa) kicks off on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at SOCAR Polymer Arena.
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.
