TOVUZ, Azerbaijan (Interstat) — Turan opened its Premyer Liqa season with a 2-1 victory over Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Şəhər Stadionu, a result that closely aligned with pregame statistical projections.

The home side, Turan, seized control early when midfielder Filip Ozobiç found the net in just the eighth minute, giving his team a lead it would not relinquish. The goal set a positive tempo for Turan, which carried the majority of possession and attacking threat throughout the first half.

Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt, the visiting side from Sumqayıt, managed to level the match against the run of play early in the second half. Striker Jo scored the equalizer in the 50th minute, capitalizing on one of his team’s limited chances to temporarily silence the home supporters and shift momentum.

The parity was short-lived, however. Turan responded decisively, retaking the lead for good just 14 minutes later. Forward Rayan Senhadji scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the 64th minute, restoring Turan’s advantage and ultimately securing all three points in the league standings.

The final score mirrored the exact projection from Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 2-1 victory for Turan. Furthermore, the outcome validated the statistical service’s pre-match probability model, which gave Turan an 89.00 percent chance of winning based on its ELO rating system.

With the result, Turan begins its domestic campaign with a perfect record of one win and no losses in the Premyer Liqa, translating to an identical one win and no losses mark across all competitions for the young season. The team will look to build on this momentum in its upcoming fixtures.

For Genclerbirliyi Sumqayıt, the loss marks a disappointing start to its league season, leaving it with a record of no wins and one loss both in the Premyer Liqa and in all competitions. The team will aim to regroup and find its first victory when it returns to action next week.

The match was the first for both clubs in the 2025-2026 Premyer Liqa season, Azerbaijan’s top-flight football competition. No further disciplinary details or attendance figures were immediately made available.