Zira vs Sabah – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:3
31/01/2026 at 08:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Premier League - Round 18
  • Referee: Umudlu K. (Aze)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Ball possession
47%53%
Total shots
88
Shots on target
15
Corner kicks
51
Yellow cards
11
Total shots
88
Shots on target
15
Shots off target
73
Corner kicks
51

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 3)
  • 10', 0 - 1, Simic V. ,
  • 22', 0 - 2, Lepinjica I. ,
  • 27', 0 - 3, Aliyev K. ,
  • 43', Konate B. , Ibrahimli I. ,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 62', Mickels L. , Volkovi D. ,
  • 62', Guima , Papunashvili G. ,
  • 70', Aliyev Q. 🟨,
  • 73', Malouda A. , Sekidika J. ,
  • 76', Martins Junior , Muradov R. ,
  • 81', 🟨,
  • 82', Zedadka A. , Seydiyev A. ,
  • 82', Isayev A. , Khaybulaev A. ,
  • 82', Aliyev K. , Ende S. ,
  • 83', 1 - 3, Volkovi D. ,
  • 90+1', Simic V. , Parris K. ,

Official Live

Chances of winning


Zira
31.5%
Draw
31.4%
Sabah
37.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.4% 30.7% 29.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.8% 32.6% 28.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Zira has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-7.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Zira's form might have worsened.
  • Sabah has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Sabah's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Zira than the current prediction. (+10.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Zira, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Sabah than the current prediction. (-8.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Sabah, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Zira - Sabah Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.91
    (2.28)
    2.93
    (2.92)
    2.48
    (3)
    8.9%
    (11.4%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
    Preview Facts
    • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 5 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Zira won 1.
    • Zira is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 0 wins).
    • Sabah is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Sabah may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Zira won 6 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 20:24. (average 1:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Zira won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:11. (average 1:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Zira - Sabah were as follows:
    19.10.2025 Sabah - Zira 3:0
    17.05.2025 Zira - Sabah 1:1
    15.03.2025 Sabah - Zira 1:1
    20.10.2024 Zira - Sabah 1:1
    11.08.2024 Sabah - Zira 0:2
    Latest results of Zira
    23.01.2026 Neftchi Baku - Zira 0:0
    16.01.2026 Zira - Bohemians 1905 1:3
    20.12.2025 Zira - İmişli 0:0
    13.12.2025 Shamakhi - Zira 2:1
    06.12.2025 Zira - Qarabağ Agdam 1:1
    Latest results of Sabah
    25.01.2026 Sabah - Karvan 4:1
    22.12.2025 Sumgayit - Sabah 1:3
    18.12.2025 Sabah - Qarabağ Agdam 2:1
    13.12.2025 Turan Tovuz - Sabah 1:3
    08.12.2025 Sabah - Neftchi Baku 2:0
    Azerbaijan Premier League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Sabah Baku22165145:153053
    2Qarabag21144339:162346
    3Turan Tovuz22125527:141341
    4Zira22108429:22738
    5Araz2296731:36-533
    6Neftci Baku21710430:201031
    7Sumqayit2294931:30131
    8Shamakhi2268823:26-326
    9Imisli FK2249918:25-721
    10Gabala22441419:29-1016
    11Kapaz22511617:45-2816
    12Karvan22141714:45-317

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