Andijan — Pakhtakor : Match Preview and Prediction for August 22,2025

Andijan’s Current Struggles

Let’s examine Andijan’s situation realistically. The team is in frankly poor form, as confirmed by their latest results, including two consecutive defeats. The match against Mashal, a team languishing in the outsider zone, was particularly telling.

Defensive Vulnerabilities and Lack of Initiative

To lose to a team with the worst defense in the league is a serious blow to their ambitions. Andijan held 54% possession, but what good did it do? Only one corner throughout the entire match and a complete loss of initiative in the first half, where Mashal managed 10 shots. This points to systematic issues in their game structure.

Attacking Impotence and Fortunate Escapes

Before that, they played against Navbahor, and things were even worse there. Over 90 minutes, Andijan’s players failed to register a single shot on target. Zero. This is an absolute failure of their attacking line. The team creates minimal danger and relies on luck. While they managed to snatch a draw against Nasaf, let’s be honest – it was a fortunate escape. The opponent took 23 shots at Andijan’s goal, 6 of which were on target. Only the heroic performance of their goalkeeper, who made 5 saves, saved them from a rout.

Pakhtakor’s Resurgent Form

Now, let’s turn to Pakhtakor. The “Lions” approach this game in a completely different state. Their recent and confident 2-0 victory over Sogdiana is a clear indicator of their class. The team dominated, unleashing 18 shots, 8 of which were on target. The first half was particularly powerful, as they simply suffocated their opponent, registering 5 precise shots to Sogdiana’s zero.

Controlling Play and Chance Creation

Yes, there was a draw with Dinamo Samarkand, but that was an away match where Pakhtakor controlled the game, maintaining 64% possession. And their defeat to AGMK? Let’s look at the statistics. Pakhtakor fired 19 shots at goal compared to their opponent’s 5. This demonstrates that the team creates a tremendous number of chances, and the issue lies merely in their conversion rate, which has already improved in the match against Sogdiana.

A Clear Contrast in Performance

Now for the most interesting part. Pakhtakor recently played against the same Mashal team away. And what did we see? A confident 1-0 victory with total dominance: 63% possession and 13 shots on goal compared to only 2 for the hosts. Where Andijan stumbled and lost to an underdog, Pakhtakor calmly and skillfully secured their three points. The difference in quality is obvious.