On Saturday afternoon, Energetik Mary and FC Sagadam go head-to-head in the Turkmenistan Yokary Liga, as both teams look to find consistency in the new league campaign.
Energetik Mary have picked up just five points in their opening six league matches, which leaves them seventh place in the table. The home side has recorded just one victory in their six matches so far this season.
Last time out in the league, Energetik suffered a 2-0 defeat against Ahal. The game was another low-scoring match, as five of their last six league games have produced under 2.5 goals.
The fact that Energetik have failed to score in four of their first six league games this season is a big contributing factor to the lack of goals.
The home side has struggled for victories on home soil in the Yokary Liga, recording just one win in their previous nine home games dating back to last season. Their recent home games in the Turkmenistan top-flight have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six matches.
Like the home side, FC Sagadam have made an inconsistent start to their league campaign, having won just two more points than their opponents this season. One positive is that their form seems to be turning for the better, as they have recorded two straight 1-0 victories over Merw and last time out Kopetdag Asgabat.
Sagadam’s most recent league outings have been low-scoring, tight affairs with under 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last nine outings stretching back to last season.
The visitors have a poor recent away record in the league, having won just one of their last five matches on their travels while losing three of their last four matches on the road.
With very little between these two teams in form, it is of little surprise that Forebet predicts that this clash will produce a low-scoring draw.