ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (Interstat) — A pivotal Ýokary Liga fixture sees rivals Nebitci and Asgabat clash on Sunday with the hosts looking to continue their recent dominance in the series.

Nebitci enters the match at the top of its form, having won its last outing 2-1 over Merw on Nov. 8. The club is undefeated in its last three matches. Asgabat, meanwhile, looks to rebound from a damaging 2-1 defeat to Koepetdag Asgabat in its most recent contest.

The head-to-head record heavily favors the home side. Nebitci has won the last two meetings, both by a 2-1 scoreline, including a victory at Asgabat’s ground on Sept. 13. The visitors’ last win in the series was a 2-1 result on April 2.

Interstat’s game simulator projects the trend of Nebitci victories to continue, forecasting a 2-1 final score.

Asgabat’s form has been inconsistent, with three wins and three losses in its last six league matches. The club will need to shore up a defense that conceded five goals in a lopsided loss to Altyn Asyr in late September.

Nebitci’s path has been steadier, with its only recent blemish being a scoreless draw with Sagadam and a loss to powerhouse Altyn Asyr.

Following this match, Asgabat’s next fixture is against FK Arkadag on Dec. 15. Nebitci prepares for a congested schedule, facing Koepetdag Asgabat on Dec. 15 before a tough away match at FK Arkadag three days later.