On Sunday, starting at 15:00 pm, the match Istiklol Dushanbe – Khatlon will be played in the 3rd round of the Tajikistan Vysshaya League, the 2020 edition. The last straight match ended in a draw, score 2-2, but Istiklol Dushanbe is unbeaten in the last 19 disputes with Khatlon, winning 17 of them. In the previous season, the champion from Tajikistan won the other two matches with Sunday’s opponent, with scores 5-0 and 3-1.
Istiklol Dushanbe has won the previous 6 “Vysshaya Liga” champion trophies, with a total of 8 such titles. The hosts started with the 2020 season, ticking off successes with Dushanbe 83, score 7-0, respectively 2-0 with CSKA Pamir Dushanbe. In contrast, Khatlon won the victories with Istaravshan, score 2-1, respectively with Khujand, score 3-2, placing second in the standings, after Istiklol Dushanbe. In the previous season, Khatlon only finished 7th, but was saved from relegation following a play-off.
Istiklol Dushanbe has a great track record with Khatlon and is a favorite to achieve a remarkable new success.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / NO @ 1,75
