BAKU, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Two sides trending in opposite directions will meet Sunday when Turan hosts Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt in a Premyer Liqa fixture.

Turan (3-5-6) enters the match with momentum, unbeaten in its last three outings. The club is coming off a 1-1 road draw with İmişli FK on Tuesday and secured a notable 3-2 victory over Qəbələ on March 21. Its most impressive result was a 1-0 away win against league power Neftçi PFK on March 9. Managerial adjustments have solidified a defense that has conceded just two goals in this recent stretch.

In stark contrast, Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt (2-4-8) is mired in a prolonged slump, winless in its last seven matches. It fell 3-1 at home to Neftçi PFK last Sunday, a defeat emblematic of its season struggles. The club has managed only one victory since late December—a 2-0 win over Karvan on Jan. 30—and has been shut out in four of its last seven games. Defensive frailties have been a constant, allowing multiple goals in five of those seven contests.

The historical data and current form heavily favor the hosts. According to the Interstat game simulator, Turan is projected to extend Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt’s misery with a 2-1 victory.

For Turan, the match is a critical opportunity to climb the table and build confidence ahead of a tough away fixture at Araz-Naxçıvan PFK next Friday. For the visitors, it represents a desperate chance to stop the slide before hosting Qəbələ on April 19. The pressure is squarely on Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt to find answers quickly, while Turan will look to capitalize on home advantage and continue its ascent.

Kickoff is set for Sunday afternoon at Turan’s home stadium.