PFC Nasaf vs Xorazm Fk Urganch preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 24, 2025

A classic “giant-killing” opportunity is on the cards in the Uzbekistan Cup as powerhouse PFC Nasaf hosts lower-league hopefuls Xorazm FK Urganch at the Markaziy Stadium. This fixture is the epitome of a David versus Goliath cup tie, with Nasaf, a dominant force in the Uzbekistan Super League, expected to comfortably dispatch their second-tier opponents. For the hosts, this is a professional task to be completed, while for Xorazm, it represents the biggest match of their season and a chance to dream of a monumental upset.

This match preview will break down the statistics and team news that all point towards a one-sided affair. The gulf in quality, resources, and full-time professionalism between the two clubs is immense. For punters, the betting interest lies not in the match result itself, which is a near certainty, but in the handicap and goals markets where the true value can be found.

PFC Nasaf v Xorazm Fk Urganch Match Preview

Team Recent Form

PFC Nasaf: W W D W L
Xorazm FK Urganch: L W D L W

Key Stats

Divisional Gulf: This is a significant mismatch, pitting a perennial title contender from the Uzbekistan Super League against a mid-table side from the Pro League (the second tier).
Defensive Fortress: PFC Nasaf have a formidable defensive record at home, having kept a clean sheet in 7 of their last 9 matches at the Markaziy Stadium.
Cup Dominance: Nasaf have been ruthless against lower-league opposition in the Uzbekistan Cup, winning their last 8 such ties by a margin of 2 or more goals.

Correct Score Prediction: PFC Nasaf 4-0 Xorazm FK Urganch

I am predicting a comprehensive 4-0 victory for the home side, PFC Nasaf. It is virtually impossible to look past the overwhelming superiority of the Super League giants. Even with the expected squad rotation for this cup tie, Nasaf’s second-string players possess far too much quality, speed, and tactical discipline for the visitors to handle. Xorazm will likely adopt a defensive approach, but Nasaf’s relentless attacking pressure and technical prowess will eventually break them down, leading to a comfortable and high-scoring win with a clean sheet.

PFC Nasaf v Xorazm Fk Urganch H2H

PFC Nasaf have dominated the recent history between these two clubs, winning the last 5 consecutive meetings.
Xorazm FK Urganch have failed to score a single goal against Nasaf in those last 5 encounters.
The last meeting between the sides was in this competition two years ago, where a rotated Nasaf side cruised to a 3-0 victory.
The aggregate score across the last 5 meetings is a staggering 14-0 in favour of PFC Nasaf.

Pre-game Odds

PFC Nasaf to win: 1.10
Draw: 9.00
Xorazm FK Urganch to win: 21.00

(Odds are subject to change and were correct at the time of writing)

Team News PFC Nasaf

As is standard practice for a top club in an early-round cup tie, PFC Nasaf manager Ruzikul Berdiev will heavily rotate his squad. Key international stars like midfielder Akmal Mozgovoy and striker Zoran Marušić will be rested for upcoming league and AFC Champions League fixtures. This will provide a valuable opportunity for promising academy graduates and fringe players to stake their claim for more regular first-team action.

Team News Xorazm Fk Urganch

The visitors from Urganch arrive in Qarshi with nothing to lose and a dream of causing the biggest upset in the club’s history. Manager Ghenadie Șchiopu has a fully fit squad to choose from and will undoubtedly field his strongest and most experienced lineup. Their game plan will be to defend deep, remain compact, and frustrate the hosts for as long as possible, hoping to catch them on a rare counter-attack or from a set-piece.