On April 20, 2025, in the 31st round of the Misli Premier League, Zira FK hosts Sumgayit FK at their home stadium. For Zira, who is second in the league table after Qarabag, this game is of great importance in terms of securing a spot in the European Cups. Sumgayit, on the other hand, is fighting to stay away from the relegation zone.
Tournament situation:Zira is in 2nd place with 58 points after 30 games. The team has the most stable defense of the tournament: they have conceded only 25 goals.
Sumgayit is in 8th place with 29 points in 30 games. Although they have moved away from the bottom positions, they have not fully ensured their safety.
Zira has won 3 of the last 5 games and lost only 1 match. They have conceded only 4 goals and scored 11 goals.
Sumgayit has won 2 and lost 2 of the last 5 games. In these games, they scored 9 goals and conceded 8 goals.
Zira was superior in the first two matches of the season:
1st round: Zira 4:1 Sumgayit
2nd round: Sumgayit 0:3 Zira
Zira has shown a 7:1 advantage in the overall score.
Prediction:Zira is a clear favorite at home and will be as attentive as possible to maintain its position in the European Cup zone. Sumgayit's attacking power is weak and often leaves gaps in defense. Zira's victory and keeping a clean sheet seems realistic.
