Buxoro 4:1 Neftchi: Super League Match Result

Match report

Buhoro defeated Neftchi 4:1 in the Superliga’s 18th round on 18 August 2026. The hosts dismantled the league leaders in a display of clinical finishing that defied expectations. It was a statement win for the home side. The visitors had done not travel to make up the numbers.

The game broke open around the half-hour mark. S. Esanov converted a penalty in the 37th minute before N. Abduganiyev struck twice in stoppage time, stretching Neftchi’s back line thin. Esanov added another goal immediately after the restart in the 46th minute.

Neftchi tried to respond through T. Mamasidikov in the 75th minute, but the lead was insurmountable. Tensions rose as several yellow cards appeared, including bookings for V. Jovovic and K. Giyosov. The visitors struggled to find rhythm after conceding so early. Substitutions were made on both sides to shore up the defence.

Neftchi controlled 57% possession and launched 81 attacks compared to Buhoro’s 66. Yet Buhoro hit 6 shots on target to register four goals. To be fair, the visitors left chances on the table.

The result leaves Neftchi top with 45 points, while Buhoro sit fourth with 34. The gap remains significant despite the shock defeat. This outcome keeps the title race tight for now. And here’s the thing, such results often shift momentum quickly.

Our forecast had backed the visitors with 58% confidence. The prediction did not materialise as the hosts seized control early. This match proved that form matters more than table position on the day.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 43 – 57.00

Shots on target 6 – 5

Shots off target 4 – 4

Attacks 66 – 81

🟨 36' N. Abduganiyev — Yellow card ⚽ 37' S. Esanov — Penalty ⚽ 45+3' N. Abduganiyev — Goal ⚽ 45+4' N. Abduganiyev — Goal ⇄ 46' R. Khayrullaev — Substitution ⚽ 46' S. Esanov — Goal ⇄ 63' A. Jumaev — Substitution 🟨 68' V. Jovovic — Yellow card 🟨 69' Yellow card 🟨 70' K. Giyosov — Yellow card ⇄ 71' S. Esanov — Substitution ⇄ 72' V. Jovovic — Substitution ⇄ 72' I. Yuldoshev — Substitution ⚽ 75' T. Mamasidikov — Goal ⇄ 81' T. Mamasidikov — Substitution ⇄ 81' S. Ubaydullaev — Substitution 🟨 88' S. Jurabekov — Yellow card 🟨 90' Z. Marusic — Yellow card ⇄ 90' K. Giyosov — Substitution ⇄ 90' S. Perica — Substitution ⚽ 90+4' Goal

Match events

36' Neftchi Yellow card N. Abduganiyev
37' Buxoro Penalty S. Esanov
45+3' Neftchi Goal N. Abduganiyev assist: V. Jovovic
45+4' Neftchi Goal N. Abduganiyev assist: V. Jovovic
46' Buxoro Substitution R. Khayrullaev off: A. Juraev
46' Buxoro Goal S. Esanov assist: V. Rodic
63' Neftchi Substitution A. Jumaev off: K. Kouao
68' Neftchi Yellow card V. Jovovic
69' Buxoro Yellow card
70' Neftchi Yellow card K. Giyosov
71' Buxoro Substitution S. Esanov off: K. Ruziev
72' Neftchi Substitution V. Jovovic off: Z. Marusic
72' Neftchi Substitution I. Yuldoshev off: B. Toshmirzaev
75' Buxoro Goal T. Mamasidikov
81' Buxoro Substitution T. Mamasidikov off: A. Kayumov
81' Buxoro Substitution S. Ubaydullaev off: N. Kacharava
88' Buxoro Yellow card S. Jurabekov
90' Neftchi Yellow card Z. Marusic
90' Neftchi Substitution K. Giyosov off: R. Fomin
90' Neftchi Substitution S. Perica off: N. Sarsenbaev
90+4' Buxoro Goal

Statistics

43 Possession, % 57.00

6 Shots on target 5

4 Shots off target 4

66 Attacks 81

3 Corners 5

2 Yellow cards 4

0 Red cards 0

18 Goal kicks 7

Match prediction: Buxoro — Neftchi

Win: Neftchi

Confidence 58%

Reasoning

Средняя линия 32 букмекеров: победа Нефтчи 1.55, ничья 3.69, победа Бухара 5.28
Бухара идёт 4-м: 30 очков после 17 матчей (9 побед, 3 ничьих, 5 поражений)
Нефтчи идёт 1-м: 42 очков после 17 матчей (13 побед, 3 ничьих, 1 поражений)
Последние 5 матчей Бухара: 3 побед, 1 ничьих, 1 поражений
Последние 5 матчей Нефтчи: 3 побед, 2 ничьих, 0 поражений
Очные встречи за последние годы: сыграно 1, побед Бухара — 0, ничьих 0, побед Нефтчи — 1

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