Zira vs Qarabag Prediction 24.12.2023

• Competition: Azerbaijan &— Premyer Liqa
• Date: Sunday, 24th, December 2023
• Kickoff: 14:30 UK/15.30 CEST
• Venue: Zira Olympic Sport Complex Stadium (Baku)

Qarabag, currently leading the table, has the opportunity to enter the winter break with a lead of more than ten points. This can be achieved when they play against their closest competitors, Zira, who are in second place. The match will take place at the Olympic Sport Complex Stadium on Monday.

Zira, established in 2014, quickly ascended to the top tier of Azerbaijani football and is currently a strong contender for the top spot in the current season, sitting at an impressive second place with 29 points. After missing out on a European ticket last season due to a fifth-place finish, the Qartallar are determined to secure one this time around. Guided by Rashad Sadygov, the team goes into Sunday’s match after a comeback victory against Turan in the national cup, turning a late 2-1 disadvantage into a win.

In the final 2023 match, Qarabag, the reigning powerhouse in domestic football with no real title competition, is hosted by Zira. Under the guidance of Gurban Gurbanov, the team has successfully claimed nine top-tier titles in Azerbaijan in the last decade. Given the current trajectory, they appear on track to secure another trophy. After 17 league rounds, Qarabag, also known as the Horsemen, comfortably sit in first place with a nine-point lead over their nearest competitor. Their upcoming match against Zira offers a golden opportunity to extend their lead into double digits, further cementing their path towards their 11th Premyer Liqa championship.

Zira vs Qarabag Betting Tips : Qarabag to Win

The fact that Zira has home field advantage should not prevent Qarabag from continuing their excellent form and securing a three-point win, thereby further distancing themselves from their competitors. Despite suffering a narrow loss in injury time to current Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen (0-1), Gurban Gurbanov’s team has made a remarkable comeback, remaining unbeaten in eight consecutive matches, with seven victories. This winning streak includes a 2-1 win over Allsvenskan team Hacken. This victory ensured their second-place finish in the Europa League group stage, right behind Bayer’s Alonso, and allowed them to advance to the knockout stage of a European competition for the third year in a row.

In their domestic league, the Horsemen are currently on a six-game winning streak. They hope to extend this streak and create a substantial 12-point lead over Zira, a team that has recently been struggling with form. Zira has only earned a disappointing two points from their last four Premyer Liqa matches, and their lack of scoring is a significant issue, as they haven’t scored in any of these games. Additionally, Qarabag has had numerous victories at the Olympic Sport Complex Stadium, winning 10 of their past 12 games against Zira. They aim to secure a fourth consecutive win there, which would give them a commanding lead at the top of the league as they head into the winter break.