ŞAMAXI, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — In a tightly contested Premyer Liqa match that failed to produce a goal, Şamaxı FK and visiting Turan played to a 0-0 draw on Monday at Şamaxı Şəhər Stadionu.

The result, which defied pregame projections favoring Turan, saw both sides struggle to convert possession into clear chances on a chilly February evening. The stalemate leaves each team with a single point from the fixture, a modest return in their respective campaigns.

Defensive organization defined the match, with Turan’s backline, marshaled by Alphonce Mabula, proving particularly resilient. Mabula’s performance was the most notable individual contribution of the night, though his statline of one assist appears to be an error in the provided data, as no goals were scored in the contest. His involvement was further marked by receiving the game’s only yellow card in the 57th minute for a tactical foul that halted a developing Şamaxı attack.

The draw extends Turan’s recent run of mixed form. Coming off a 1-0 loss to league power Qarabağ Ağdam FK on Feb. 1, Turan has now recorded only one victory in its last five Premyer Liqa outings. The team’s season record in the competition adjusts to three wins, two losses and three draws. Across all competitions, Turan now stands at five wins, two losses and three draws.

For Şamaxı FK, the point offers a small measure of stability following a 2-1 home defeat to Qarabağ on Feb. 10. However, it also continues a pattern of inconsistency that has plagued their season. The home side now holds a Premyer Liqa record of five wins, six losses and two draws. Their overall record across all tournaments moves to seven wins, seven losses and two draws.

The match served as a rematch of a Nov. 2 encounter, which Turan won 2-1 at home. This result denied Turan a season sweep and provided Şamaxı FK with a slight measure of revenge, albeit without the full reward of three points.

Pregame analytics from Interstat had anticipated a more dynamic affair, with its game simulator projecting a 1-1 draw and its ELO rating system giving Turan a 52.3% probability of securing an away victory. Neither forecast came to pass as both attacks were stifled.

The result does little to dramatically alter the mid-table landscape for either side early in 2026. Turan will look to rediscover its scoring touch after being shut out for the second time in three league matches. Şamaxı FK, meanwhile, will aim to turn solid defensive performances into victories as they seek to climb the standings.

Şamaxı FK’s schedule continues with a trip to face İmişli FK on Sunday, Feb. 22, followed by a home match against Neftçi PFK on Saturday, Feb. 28. Turan’s next fixture was not listed in the provided information.

The 0-0 scoreline marked a rare goalless draw for both clubs this Premyer Liqa season and underscored the competitive parity often found in Azerbaijan’s top football division.