Match context and recent rhythm
Andijan welcome Al Khalidiyah to Stadion Soglom Avlod in Andijan for a pivotal Group Stage clash in the AFC Champions League Two on 22 October 2025. The home side arrive with a mixed bag of form: a recent 4-3 victory over Shurtan showcased their capacity for drama — Usmonali Ismonaliev earning the match’s best rating — but their group campaign so far reads two draws and two points, leaving them third and in need of a lift. Statistically Andijan produces a lot of activity in the final third, averaging 73.5 attacks and a strikingly high corners average of 9.5, yet their cutting edge looks blunt: just 15 total shots recorded in the sample and only two shots on target, signalling chances created that aren’t being consistently punished.
Al Khalidiyah roll into Uzbekistan top of the group on four points and with clear recent momentum. They dismantled Bahrain SC 4-0 in their last outing, a result that underlines an ability to finish opportunities when in form. Over the observable period they have more volume and quality in front of goal than their hosts: 22 total shots and eight on target suggests a clinical threat inside the area, backed by two clean sheets in the dataset. Their form summary also leans positive with six wins across the ten-match sample, making them the more consistent unit coming into this encounter.
Tactical battle and what to expect on the night
This has the makings of a contest where Al Khalidiyah’s sharper finishing could tell. Andijan’s strengths — pressure and set-piece volume — may force opportunities, but the home team’s low shots-on-target figure is worrying; they create but don’t always convert. Al Khalidiyah’s attacking numbers indicate they are more efficient, capable of turning pressure into decisive moments. Both teams have registered clean sheets in the dataset, so a tactical, controlled opening 30 minutes is possible, but Al Khalidiyah’s most recent 4-0 display shows they can break the game open if they find a rhythm.
Betting suggestion: Back Al Khalidiyah to win (1X2). Based on Al Khalidiyah’s superior recent form, higher shots and shots-on-target counts, and the clinical 4-0 victory in their last match, the away side look best placed to take three points in Andijan.