Istiqlol Dushanbe vs Kuktosh Prediction & Match Preview

Istiqlol Dushanbe vs Kuktosh
Tajikistan – Vysshaya Liga
Date: Saturday, 25 April 2020
Kick-off at 12:30 UK/ 13:30 CET
Venue: Central Republican Stadium.

The Lions are the reigning champions of the competition, and they have begun this season too with the same mentality. Rahmatullo Fuzailov’s men meanwhile had finished just above the relegation zone the prior campaign. Likely, the title-holders are expected to deliver a winning performance this weekend.

Istiqlol Dushanbe vs Kuktosh Head-to-head (h2h)

• The last time these two met, the Lions won 1-6 on the road.
• In fact, the Lions hold a 100% unbeaten record against this rival.
• The combined scoreline for the previous six fixtures is 15-5, in favor of the defending champions.
• Disregarding a single encounter, Fuzailov’s men have conceded two or more goals in all clashes so far.
• The guests are yet to score a goal at this stadium.

Istiqlol Dushanbe vs Kuktosh Prediction

The Lions are the current champions of the competition, and they seem eager to repeat the feat this campaign too. The team had ended up at the top with a lead of 15 points, and in the process had scored 23 goals more than any other squad in the league.

They also had a goal difference of +40, while only two other teams had managed even a positive goal difference. In the meantime, Fuzailov’s men had conceded the most number of goals in the competition, except for the relegated Panjshir. 

Going on, the Lions are also at the top of the table in 2020, and have scored the most number of goals so far. Keep note that they have also posted the best defensive stats. 

Most importantly, the Lions have a 100% unbeaten record against this opponent, and except for once, have scored two or more goals in all of their h2h fixtures so far. They had also won the latest h2h encounter on the road, with a scoreline of 1-6.

Analyzing all these information, it’s deduced that Istiqlol Dushanbe are about to post the three points against their name.

Istiqlol Dushanbe vs Kuktosh Betting Tips

• Half Time/ Full Time: Istiqlol Dushanbe/ Istiqlol Dushanbe @ 1.57
• Istiqlol -1.75 Asian Handicap @ 1.68 odd.