Şimal 29%Draw 21%Zaqatala 50%Expected goals 1.73 – 1.66
60%
Betarazi pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.66 · bookmaker 1.85 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Picks by market
ResultZaqatala to win ✗50% · @1.40
Double chanceEither team to win ✗79% · @1.18
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.85
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗66% · fair 1.52
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.45
Şimal vs Zaqatala: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Şimal welcome Zaqatala for a Birinci Dasta fixture on Thursday 19 March (12:00 WAT). In the table, Şimal are 6th, lower half, on 8 points after 7 matches; Zaqatala are 8th (in the drop zone) with 5. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Şimal, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Safa Baku, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.6 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Zaqatala, last 5: LLLWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Cəbrayıl, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.4 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (5 Mar 2026) it ended Zaqatala 3–4 Şimal.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Şimal 1.7 xG, Zaqatala 1.7 xG – a total near 3.4. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 66% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Şimal 29%, draw 21%, Zaqatala 50%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (60%, odds 1.85 – longer than our fair 1.66, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Şimal 1–1 Zaqatala. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Şimal29%fair 3.45 · @6.00
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @4.20
Zaqatala50%fair 2.00 · @1.40
3.39Expected goals
1.73Şimal xG
1.66Zaqatala xG
60%Both score
66%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–06%
0–16%
From our goals model: Şimal 1.7 – 1.7 Zaqatala expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 60% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Şimal vs Zaqatala?
On our numbers Şimal have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Zaqatala 50%.
How many goals will there be in Şimal vs Zaqatala?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 66% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Şimal vs Zaqatala?
Our predicted score is Şimal 1–1 Zaqatala, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Şimal vs Zaqatala?
Şimal vs Zaqatala (Birinci Dasta) kicks off on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time).
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.
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