Istiqlol vs Al Arabi: result 2-0 and analysis
AFC Challenge LeagueGroup StageKick-off on October 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Republican Central Stadium, Dushanbe
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What was the result of Istiqlol vs Al Arabi?
Istiqlol won 2-0 on October 20, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 38′R. SoirovIstiqlol
- 85′A. ShukurovIstiqlol
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Istiqlol have 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats; Al Arabi have 4, 6 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Al Nejmeh(away) | 0-1 | AFC Challenge League |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Khujand(away) | 0-1 | Vysshaya Liga |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Khosilot Farkhor(home) | 1-0 | Vysshaya Liga |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Parvoz(away) | 4-0 | Vysshaya Liga |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Ravshan(away) | 1-0 | Vysshaya Liga |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | Wathba(home) | 0-1 | AFC Challenge League |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Kazma(away) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Al Sulaibikhat(home) | 3-3 | Premier League |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Al Jahra(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Al Kuwait(away) | 3-3 | Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
Istiqlol score 1.3 and concede 0.3 goals per match over their last 15; Al Arabi score 1.5 and concede 1.4.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istiqlol | 1.3 | 0.3 | 10 | 3/15 | 4/15 |
| Al Arabi | 1.5 | 1.4 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy