Gazalkent vs Respublika FA prediction

So far in the Pro League A, Gazalkent have won 12, drawn six and lost seven of 25, with 45 goals scored and 31 conceded, good for 7th place and 42 points.

Over the last six matches it has been three wins, one draw and two defeats, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1.8 against. Last time out they lost 2-0 to Aral away; before that came a 2-2 draw away at Metalourg and a 3-1 defeat away at Navbahor.

Gazalkent haven't won in three. The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last six. At home they've won two of two recently (5 scored, 3 conceded).

Respublika FA have won eight, drawn seven and lost ten of their 25 Pro League A games so far, scoring 34 and letting in 36. That has them 9th on 31 points.

Their last six in all competitions read two wins, three draws and one defeat, at 1.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. Last time out they were held to a goalless draw by Shortan; before that came a 2-2 draw away at Jayxun and a 2-0 defeat at home to Pakhtakor II.

Respublika FA haven't won in four. Two clean sheets in that spell, but they also drew a blank twice. On the road they've won one of two recently (5 scored, 2 conceded).

Home and away form points to Gazalkent: Gazalkent have won two of their last two at home, Respublika FA one of their last two on the road. 11 points separate the two sides in the table. Respublika FA also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Gazalkent favourites at 38%, with Respublika FA on 34% and the draw at 28%. In truth there's very little in it.

On goals, it expects around 2.9 in the game: 1.5 for Gazalkent and 1.3 for Respublika FA. Over 2.5 goals is 51% and both teams scoring 52%.