On Thursday afternoon, Kopetdag Asgabat host reigning champions Altyn Asyr, as the visitors look to consolidate their position at the top of the Turkmenistan Yokary Liga.
The home side are currently third place in the table, just three points behind the league's dominant force. Despite their relatively lofty position in the table, they have won just two of their last seven matches in the league.
Last time out in the Yokary Liga they suffered a 2-1 defeat at Nebitci. It was the fourth straight league game for Kopetdag Asgabat that has seen both teams score.
Kopetdag’s home form in the Turkmenistan top-flight has been inconsistent of late, as they have recorded wins in just two of their last seven league outings. Their recent league matches at home have been tight, low-scoring affairs, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last eight matches in the Yokary Liga.
The visitors are once again top of the league table after a slightly inconsistent start to their league campaign. However, the reigning champions are only above perennial runners-up Ahal courtesy of superior goal difference.
However, the visitors recorded a 2-1 victory at their main rivals last time out. The win means that the champions have won four of their last five outings in the Yokary Liga.
Altyn Asyr have also been prolific in front of goal of late in the top-flight, scoring at least twice in four of their last five league matches.
The visitors have won their last two away matches in the top-flight. However, they have only won two of their previous five league matches on their travels. Their recent away games in the league have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six away matches.
Forebet predicts that Altyn Asyr will continue their recent good run of form by recording a victory in a high-scoring encounter.