Zira hosts Paide in the UEFA Europa Conference League on July 30, 2026, with both sides eager to make their mark. The Azerbaijani outfit, Zira, enters this clash in concerning form, having failed to win any of their last three outings, registering a draw and two losses. Their defensive vulnerabilities are evident, having conceded nine goals while only scoring six across their limited recent fixtures.
Conversely, Estonian side Paide arrives with significantly more momentum. Their recent five-match stretch includes three wins, one draw, and just one loss, reflecting a much stronger run of performances. With 15 goals scored and 12 conceded in their recorded statistics, Paide demonstrates a more potent attack and a slightly more robust defence. The key narrative here revolves around Zira's struggle to find a winning formula against a Paide side that has shown it can consistently pick up points. Watch for Paide's attacking prowess to test Zira's shaky backline, while Zira will need a drastic improvement in both ends of the pitch to stand a chance.
99. E. Jarju, 7. E. Tur, 27. N. Baranov, 3. Victor Hugo, 2. M. Lilander, 11. M. P. Sohna, 28. O. Hoim, 10. M. Miller, 77. D. Luts, 30. A. Badamosi, 19. S. Luts
Match events
5' Goal Normal Goal — E. Aydin (Zira)
57' Card Yellow Card — D. Luts (Paide)
62' subst Substitution 1 — A. Badamosi (Paide) (assists: H. Anier)
62' subst Substitution 2 — D. Luts (Paide) (assists: H. Ojamaa)
71' Goal Normal Goal — H. Anier (Paide) (assists: H. Ojamaa)
72' subst Substitution 3 — M. Miller (Paide) (assists: Daniel Cabral)
Global 
.png)
