Merw FK vs. FC Altyn Asyr

FC Altyn Asyr was expected to compete for the Turkmenistan League title, and they are playing like it, in second place outscoring foes by an 11-6 count. That offense is tied for first in the league. Last year they were the top team with 19 wins, three losses, and six draws, whipping opponents by a league-leading +42 goals (67-25). They face a struggling Merw FK squad that has five losses in seven games because of the second-worst defense in the league surrendering 10 goals in seven matches. Merw FK comes off a 3-1 loss to Kopetdag Asgabat. In 2019, Merw FK was the worst team in the league with 21 defeats while getting outscored 52-23. Altyn Asyr has won seven straight versus Merw, including a 2-0 win in the last encounter. Play FC Altyn Asyr on the Asian Handicap.