Qizilqum Zarafshon welcome Lokomotiv Tashkent on Friday, Oct 23 at 5:00 PM in a Super League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Qizilqum Zarafshon come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). Lokomotiv Tashkent, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 2L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Qizilqum Zarafshon head into this on the back of a defeat, while Lokomotiv Tashkent arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Qizilqum Zarafshon face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Lokomotiv Tashkent have won 4 of 10 encounters, with 5 draws. Their last encounter ended in Qizilqum Zarafshon won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Qizilqum Zarafshon a slight edge, but Lokomotiv Tashkent are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.