An eagerly awaited match will take place in the 33rd round of the Azerbaijan Premier League: Zira will host the Turan Tovuz club at their home ground. The match will start on May 2, 2025, at 20:00 at the Zira Sports Complex. CBC Sport will broadcast the game live.
Importance of the Game
In the tournament table, "Zira" is in second place with 64 points and has already secured a place in the European Cups. However, the team wants to maintain this position until the end of the season and reach the final in good shape.
"Turan Tovuz" is in 4th place with 49 points and is currently in the European zone. Their main goal is to maintain this position and not lose their ticket to the European Cups until the end. In this regard, the match is decisive for both clubs.
Latest Team Status
The Zira team has been in excellent form in recent weeks. Winning three games in a row (4:2 against "Neftchi", 3:1 against "Sumgayit", 1:0 against "Kapaz") has created a fantastic streak. The team stands out with its balanced game in both attack and defense.
On the other hand, Turan Tovuz is also undefeated in the last three games. A 2:1 victory against "Sabah" and draws with "Araz-Nakhchivan" and "Shamakhi" show that the Tovuz representative is not giving up easily.
Previous Matches
Three matches have been played between "Zira" and "Turan Tovuz" this season. In the first game, "Zira" won 2:0 at home. In the second match, which took place in Tovuz, the home team won 1:0. The last duel ended in a 0:0 draw. This creates a "level playing field" competition landscape for this season.
Forecast and Expectations
Statistical indicators and recent games show that "Zira" is currently showing a more stable and productive game. However, "Turan Tovuz" is also a motivated and dangerous opponent. A dynamic game with mutual goals is expected.
