Zira vs DAC 1904 Prediction and Betting Tips | 25th July 2024

Zira will play host to DAC 1904 at Liv Bona Dea Arena in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. The hosts are playing in this round for the second time while the visitors have reached the third round once.

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Zira finished second in the 2023–24 Azerbaijan Premier League to book their place in the Europa League first qualifying round. However, they lost to Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol on penalties after the tie ended in a 2-2 draw. The hosts were subsequently transferred to the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.

Qartallar played in the Conference League second qualifying round in 2022-23 but were sent packing by Maccabi Tel Aviv (3-0 on aggregate). Zira are aiming to reach the third round for the first time. They have an impressive home record currently, with just one defeat recorded in 10 matches played at Liv Bona Dea Arena.

DAC 1904 have been consistent in the Conference League since the competition debuted in 2021-22. They have reached the third qualifying round once, in 2022-23, but lost to Romanian side FCSB 2-0 on aggregate. The visitors will enter this edition in the second qualifying round after finishing second in the 2023-24 Slovak First Football League.

The Dunajská Streda-based team have maintained their brilliant form from last season, winning twice and drawing once in their preseason friendlies. They are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, winning eight times and drawing four times. DAC 1904 will be counting on their experience in this competition.

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Zira vs DAC 1904 Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Zira have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
• Zira have scored six goals and conceded five in their last five matches in all competitions.
• Zira have played only eight UEFA matches, winning three, drawing two and losing three.
• DAC 1904 have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five matches on the road.
• Zira have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches while DAC 1904 have won four times and drawn once. Form Guide: Zira – L-W-W-L-W, DAC 1904 – W-W-D-W-W.

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Zira vs DAC 1904 Prediction

Zira are determined to continue their European campaign after crashing out of the Europa League, according to head coach Rashad Sadygov.

DAC 1904 will hope to extend their purple patch to their Conference League campaign but playing away to Zira could be a challenge.

Zira are the favorites based on home advantage.

Prediction: Zira 2-1 DAC 1904

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Zira vs DAC 1904 Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Zira to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Zira to score first – Yes

Tip 4: DAC 1904 to score - Yes