Shamakhi FK and Zira meet on Saturday, Jan 23 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Premier League. Zira hold the advantage but neither side can afford to drop points.

Shamakhi FK come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Zira, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Shamakhi FK face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Zira have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Zira arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Shamakhi FK. Zira to win.