Karvan vs Kapaz - Premyer Liqa

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Karvan and Kapaz together at the home ground on April 10, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Premyer Liqa occasion. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Both camps will view the Premyer Liqa meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, DWLLW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 40%. If he finds a way of those three players gelling and playing together - making one of them run in beyond - then Chelsea will have a very good season.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Karvan may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Kapaz have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: "If I’m Manchester United right now, I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. There is every reason to believe they will not just stop at just one new forward either.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Premyer Liqa table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.