Surkhon vs Neftchi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 5 March the Super League brings Surkhon against Neftchi at Stadion Surkhon. Kick-off: 15:30 WAT. In the table, Surkhon are 10th, lower half, on 31 points after 27 matches; Neftchi are 1st (leading the league) with 61. There are 30 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Surkhon 1.0 xG, Neftchi 1.7 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Surkhon 18%, draw 28%, Neftchi 54%.
Lower-risk option: Neftchi or draw (82%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (54%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.86, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Surkhon 1–1 Neftchi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Surkhon18%fair 5.58 · @4.60
Draw28%fair 3.57 · @3.10
Neftchi54%fair 1.85 · @1.70
2.67Expected goals
0.97Surkhon xG
1.70Neftchi xG
54%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: Surkhon 1.0 – 1.7 Neftchi expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Neftchi to win✓
54%
1.85
1.70
Double chance
Neftchi or draw✓
82%
1.22
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
2.00 ▲
Draw no bet
Neftchi (draw no bet)✓
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Surkhon +1 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Neftchi to score first✓
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
42%
2.40
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Neftchi / FT Neftchi✓
33%
2.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.31
–
Recent results
Surkhon – last 1
W
17 Feb
@ Rotor Volgograd
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Neftchi
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Surkhon and Neftchi.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Surkhon vs Neftchi?
On our numbers Surkhon have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Neftchi 54%.
How many goals will there be in Surkhon vs Neftchi?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Surkhon vs Neftchi?
Our predicted score is Surkhon 1–1 Neftchi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Surkhon vs Neftchi?
Surkhon vs Neftchi (Super League) kicks off on Thursday 5 March 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Surkhon.
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.