The match of 8th round between Neftchi Baku и Zira took place at Bakcell Arena on 23 October 2021, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (22 August 2021) and ended with the victory of Neftchi Baku with a score 1-2.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-0. 3 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Neftchi Baku is in the TOP-4 with 17 points. This is the 8th of 32 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Neftchi Baku can score 72 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (72 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 72 points additionally. The goal difference is 17:8. In additional, Neftchi Baku has the best offensive record in the league.
Zira is in the TOP-4 with 15 points. This is the 8th of 32 team game in the tournament.
Zira has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 72. In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (72 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 72 points additionally. The goal difference is 11:6. The Zira defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Neftchi Baku Stats
The team scored 18 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-12. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.6.
Zira Stats
The team scored 13 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 4 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 11-12. The average number of goals is 1.1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.2.