Birinci Dasta duel: Close contest expected between Zirə II and Agsu

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Zirə II and Agsu.

Zirə II form and stats

The home fans saw their team lose the first Birinci Dasta game of the season here at AZAL stadionu. Last season these fans witnessed 4 wins, 0 draws and 9 losses from Zirə II's 13 home games.

The Zirə II crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 3-4 to Agsu here at AZAL stadionu in a Birinci Dasta match. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Səbail II (1-3).

This is expected to be a close game, with Zirə II perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Zirə II as a small favourite), we find two games. Zirə II has won 1 of these, drawn 0 and lost 1.

At AZAL stadionu, Zirə II has the goal stats of 3-4 (for/against) from 1 league fixture.

Last season, Zirə II's league statistics were 5 wins, 1 draw and 20 losses, resulting in a 14th position in the Birinci Dasta. Over these 26 matches they scored 23 goals and conceded 57. Playing at home last season Zirə II managed 4-0-9 (win-draw-lost) with 18 goals and 27 conceded.

Agsu form and stats

Only one away game in the Birinci Dasta so far for Agsu and it resulted in three points. Last season the statistics for their away games were 1 victory, 4 draws and 8 losses from 13 travels.

Two travels in a row for Agsu, whose manager R. Quliyev could celebrate last time after the Birinci Dasta win against Zirə II. A 3-4 loss hosting Turan before that.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Agsu playing away and similar expectations, we found two relevant matches. Results were 1 Agsu win, 0 draws and 1 defeat.

As for goals scored and conceded in the league games away so far, Agsu has managed 4 goals and let in 3 from 1 match.

Let's have a look at how Agsu performed last season in the Birinci Dasta: They landed a 13th position in the league table after playing out 4 victories, 5 draws and 17 defeats. In total they scored 24 and conceded 62 goals in these matches. The numbers for away games only are: Won 1 - drew 4 and lost 8 with 10/29 goals scored/conceded.

Head 2 Head

The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Zirə II - Agsu 3-4 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last three meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Zirə II, 0 draws and 2 wins for Agsu. Over 2,5 goals: 2 times; under 2,5 goals: 1 game.

Zirə II missing players

Agsu missing players