Superliga-2025 starts today. Murzoyev's thoughts on the pairings of the first round

Finally, today the Uzbekistan Super League in football will kick off.

You know, this year the number of clubs in the league has increased to 16. In each round, we will witness 8 pairings. However, due to "Pakhtakor's" participation in the AFC Champions League, the match against "Mash'al" in the first round has been postponed to another day.

As a result, we will observe 7 matchups in the first round.

Former player, currently the head of the Uzbekistan Football Players Association, Kamoliddin Murzoyev spoke about the teams' chances ahead of the initial round of our championship.

March 7.

19:30. OKMK – “Bukhoro”

- The first game for the Bukhoro team after returning to the Super League. The first round is still the beginning of the season. Let's start with a phrase we all know: the forces are almost equal. I think the favorite will be the OKMK team. "Bukhoro" will also provide sufficient resistance, in my opinion. They will come out with good preparation to express their return to the Super League.

March 8.

17:45. “Qizilqum” – “Surxon”

- A game rich in struggles is expected. Because there have been significant changes in "Qizilqum". New players have arrived. "Surxon" has gradually started to catch the attention of many with their meaningful games in recent years. The team is mainly composed of young players. If we talk in percentages, it's 50-50. Somewhere, I would give "Surxon" a chance.

19:30. “Qo‘qon-1912” – “Andijon”

- One of the derbies of the Fergana Valley. "Qo‘qon-1912" returned to the Super League this year. The first round will be difficult for this team. Because "Andijon" showed considerable character last year. They managed to win the Uzbekistan Cup. Overall, the forces are equal. If we talk about which team has more chances, I would consider "Andijon" to have a slightly higher chance.

20:00. “Bunyodkor” – “Neftchi”

- This is a unique rivalry that has lasted for many years. Here, especially considering that "Bunyodkor" regained their form in the second round last year, I think it will be one of the central matches of the round. "Neftchi" has gained a reputation in our championship with their unique transfers over the last two years. This year they have strengthened even more. Strong, renowned teams. From this perspective, it will be a very interesting game. I think it's 50-50.

March 9.

17:30. “Xorazm” – “Sho‘rtan”

- It will be a very interesting game. Two representatives of the pro league will start their return to the Super League with a matchup against each other. Overall, in terms of mutual pairings, both clubs are comfortable opponents compared to other rivals. I hope we will witness a good game.

19:30. “Navbahor” – “Dinamo”

- Considering the playing style of the coaches of both "Navbahor" and "Dinamo", I think we should see a beautiful game. In the first round, the teams' chances will be almost equal. Based on the playing style of these clubs, they will play football themselves and also allow the opponent to play. If the condition of the field is good, I hope the fans will witness a game rich in goals. This is also considered one of the central matches of the round.

20:00. “Nasaf” – “Sogdiana”

- This is also becoming a unique derby. Last year, "Sogdiana" was quite a headache for "Nasaf". It will be the same this year. Both teams' coaches are from clubs that want their teams to play football and have ambitions. Here, the forces are also equal. I think this game will be rich in goals.