Match

Nebitci vs Merw: prediction and stats

Ýokary LigaRegular Season - 23Kick-off on October 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Balkanabat Stadiony, Balkanabat

NebitciMerw

The Footlab AI model makes Nebitci the favourite at 52%, against 25% for a draw and 23% for Merw. The most likely score is 1-1. If Nebitci wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,365 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 13, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Nebitci vs Merw?

On Elo ratings, Nebitci has 1,343 points and Merw 1,283.

52%25%23%
Nebitci winDrawMerw win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Nebitci vs Merw

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Nebitci

4-3-3
  1. 10H. Amanmämmedow
  2. 11M. Garadanow
  3. 6A. Metdaýew
  1. 7A. Ylýasow
  2. 5N. Mammedaliýew
  3. 14A. Garajaýew
  1. 4M. Saparow
  2. 17D. Orazguliýew
  3. 21B. Guldurdyýew
  4. 20Y. Magtymow
  1. 1A. Kerimow

Merw

4-4-2
  1. 8Y. Dovletgeldiyev
  2. 90M. Ýakşiýew
  1. 10K. Annamuhammedov
  2. 14D. Durdyyev
  3. 13I. Sekov
  4. 11M. Nazzyyev
  1. 4A. Mahmudov
  2. 2S. Bashimov
  3. 6A. Orazmuhammedov
  4. 9M. Atagarryyev
  1. 30M. Saparov

Computed on October 13, 2026 at 02:42 PM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Nebitci have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Merw have 4, 2 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Nebitci
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 11, 2026Şagadam(home)3-0Ýokary Liga
Sep 19, 2026Altyn Asyr(home)2-4Ýokary Liga
Sep 12, 2026Ahal(away)0-3Ýokary Liga
Sep 5, 2026Arkadag(home)2-4Ýokary Liga
Aug 22, 2026Aşgabat(home)1-1Ýokary Liga
Merw
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Sep 19, 2026Şagadam(away)2-0Ýokary Liga
Sep 12, 2026Köpetdag Aşgabat(home)0-0Ýokary Liga
Aug 30, 2026Aşgabat(home)3-2Ýokary Liga
Aug 22, 2026Ahal(away)0-4Ýokary Liga
Aug 15, 2026Nebitci(home)0-1Ýokary Liga

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Nebitci wins, 1 draw, 1 Merw win.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 15, 2026Merw 0-1 NebitciÝokary Liga
May 20, 2026Nebitci 2-1 MerwÝokary Liga
Apr 11, 2026Merw 4-1 NebitciÝokary Liga
Nov 8, 2025Merw 1-2 NebitciÝokary Liga
Aug 19, 2025Nebitci 1-0 MerwÝokary Liga
May 17, 2025Merw 0-0 NebitciÝokary Liga

Last archived meeting: Merw vs Nebitci on Aug 15, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Nebitci score 1.0 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Merw score 0.9 and concede 2.5. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Nebitci1.01.956/158/15
Merw0.92.536/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Nebitci sit 5th in Ýokary Liga (19 points from 21 matches) and Merw sit 6th (18 points from 21 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Nebitci215412173819
6Merw215313235918

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Nebitci vs Merw?
The Footlab AI model makes Nebitci the favourite at 52%, against 25% for a draw and 23% for Merw.
Where and when is Nebitci vs Merw played?
Nebitci vs Merw is played on October 17, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Balkanabat Stadiony, in the Ýokary Liga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 55% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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