FC Goa's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches. At home, they've secured two wins, one draw, and one loss, demonstrating a balanced performance with eight goals scored and five conceded. Their defensive structure is anchored by centre-back Ashok Singh, who averages 6.4 clearances per game and boasts an 80% success rate in aerial duels, forming a solid partnership with Miguel Garcia and keeping two clean sheets. Goa primarily employs a 4-3-3 formation, with midfielder Brandon Fernandes being a key player, averaging 2.9 key passes and 2.8 tackles per game, contributing both offensively and defensively. Their attack relies on wing play and central penetration, with a 65% success rate on the right wing. 34% of their shots originate from the centre. Forward Emmanuel Ramos has scored three goals in his last five appearances but averages only 10.8 shots per game. FC Istiklol Dushanbe's recent performances include two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. Away from home, their record is one win, one draw, and two losses, indicating fluctuating form, with six goals scored and seven conceded. Their key player, Farrukh Mukhamedov, averages 3.0 key passes per game and has contributed two goals and two assists in his last five appearances, with a 55% shot conversion rate. Midfielder Shukhrat Mirzoyev is the team's playmaker, averaging 87 passes per game with a 90% completion rate and 2.7 key passes. Istiklol Dushanbe maintains 55% possession on average and heavily relies on wing play, with 59% of their attacks coming from the flanks and a 36% success rate on left-wing crosses. They average 9.1 tackles per game, indicating moderate defensive intensity, but have been overturned in two of their last three away games. Key midfielder Abdullaev. Recommendation: FC Goa