FC Goa, currently ranked 2nd in the league, will host FC Istiklol Dushanbe in an AFC Champions League 2 match. FC Goa's season record stands at 14 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses. At home, FC Goa has a record of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, scoring 22 goals and conceding 11, averaging 1.83 goals scored and 0.92 goals conceded per home game. FC Istiklol Dushanbe, the league leaders, have a season record of 15 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses. Their away record is 6 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with 29 goals scored and 10 conceded, averaging 2.64 goals scored and 0.91 goals conceded per away game. Looking at recent form, FC Goa has scored 10 goals and conceded 15 in their last 10 matches, with 4 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses. FC Istiklol Dushanbe, in their last 10 matches, has scored 36 goals and conceded 14, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. I believe FC Istiklol Dushanbe has a clear advantage in this match, being the Tajik league champions and demonstrating strong recent form, scoring 36 goals and conceding only 14 in their last 10 games. FC Goa's recent form has been less impressive, with 4 losses in their last 6 games, and they are bottom of their group in the AFC Champions League 2 group stage, with 5 losses. FC Istiklol previously defeated FC Goa 2-0, giving them a psychological edge. I am predicting a win for the away team.