Qizilqum Zarafshon and Pakhtakor Tashkent meet on Friday, Nov 27 at 5:00 PM with both clubs firmly in the mix for the European places in the Super League. Just 2 points separate them in the standings.

Qizilqum Zarafshon come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Pakhtakor Tashkent, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 2D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Qizilqum Zarafshon head into this on the back of a defeat, while Pakhtakor 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. Pakhtakor Tashkent have won 8 of 10 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Qizilqum Zarafshon won 0–2.

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