Match summary
Before kickoff, Istiqlol Dushanbe (2nd, 22 pts) were 17 points ahead of Sardor Tursunzoda (11th, 5 pts). Sardor Tursunzoda had lost 6 matches in a row before this one. Istiqlol Dushanbe had gone 14 matches unbeaten before this one.

| Team | Games | Run | Unbeaten | Winless | Scored in | Conceded in | Last-5 pts | Last-5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardor Tursunzoda | 10 | L6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0/15 | 4-11 |
| Istiqlol Dushanbe | 15 | W1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13/15 | 8-2 |
| Team | Pos | Pld | Pts | GD | Form | Form rank | Form vs pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardor Tursunzoda | 11 | 10 | 5 | -7 | LLLLL | 12 | -1 |
| Istiqlol Dushanbe | 2 | 10 | 22 | 10 | WWWDW | 1 | +1 |
Before kickoff, Istiqlol Dushanbe (2nd, 22 pts) were 17 points ahead of Sardor Tursunzoda (11th, 5 pts). Sardor Tursunzoda had lost 6 matches in a row before this one. Istiqlol Dushanbe had gone 14 matches unbeaten before this one.