Dila vs Virtus preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadioni Tengiz Burjanadze Thu, 9 Jul - 4:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Dila Dila
3 1
Virtus Virtus
Full Time Thu, 9 Jul 4:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Shota Shekiladze - 8'
Blankson Anoff - 14'
Mohamed Kanté - 68'
Goal
|
Goal
Simone Benincasa - 3'

CONTEXT

In the opening leg of their knockout encounter, Dila faced Virtus and claimed a 3-1 win on home soil. The match saw Dila take a 2-1 lead into the halftime break. Throughout the ninety minutes, Dila maintained a possession advantage of 55 percent to 45 percent. Both teams avoided any dismissals as no red cards were shown. As the pre-designated stronger side, Dila's victory aligned with their favored status. The deviation from expected patterns reached a significant level of 19.4 percent attributed to Dila. Efficiency metrics remained consistent with anticipated levels. Without available expected goals figures, certain alignments could not be verified. The absence of disciplinary incidents ensured the contest proceeded without additional distortions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Dila 3-1 Virtus. Dila showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift was in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: No xG metrics were available to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was aligned with market projections.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be assessed due to missing data.
  • Event impact: No major events such as red cards altered the match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards resulted in no distortion to the game dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Bošković
M. Bošković
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Paunović
M. Paunović
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Gojković
M. Gojković
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Bešović
M. Bešović
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Dila L. Korghalidze
L. Korghalidze
VS
Virtus L. Bizzotto
L. Bizzotto
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Dila
80.55%
Draw
14.52%
Away Virtus
4.93%

Movement

Changes since opening
Dila
-16.58%
Draw
+12.62%
Virtus
+3.97%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Dila
Virtus
Power Score
50
50
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Dila — Opponent-weighted form score
Virtus — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Dila Virtus

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Dila

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Virtus

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Dila ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Virtus
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.82
17.22
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
17.22
20.82
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Dila — Efficiency Index
vs
Virtus — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Dila
Virtus
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Dila ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Virtus
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Dila Virtus
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Dila Virtus
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Dila
Virtus
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Dila
vs
Virtus
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Dila Virtus
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Dila 0.18
Virtus 0.17
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Dila Virtus
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Dila 0.03
Virtus 0.06
Dila
Virtus
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Dila had peak pressure around 14'.
  • Dila started the game with stronger pressure.
Dila Pressure Virtus Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Dila reached the top pressure at 14' (53.04).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Dila Dila Home
0 matches
Virtus Virtus Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-13T09:53:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
D. Kereselidze
Georgia
1 (C) D. Kereselidze
M. Sanyang
Gambia
16 M. Sanyang
T. Kikabidze
Georgia
2 T. Kikabidze
J. de Araujo Costa
13 J. de Araujo Costa
G. Jalaghonia
Georgia
14 G. Jalaghonia
B. Anoff
Ghana
17 B. Anoff
A. Tall
Substitution
Senegal
27 A. Tall
L. Menteshashvili
Georgia
8 L. Menteshashvili
B. Gogoberishvili
Substitution
Georgia
19 B. Gogoberishvili
S. Shekiladze
Substitution
Georgia
22 S. Shekiladze
O. Parulava
Substitution
Georgia
10 O. Parulava
A. Passaniti
Italy
39 A. Passaniti
M. De Santis
Substitution
Italy
30 M. De Santis
E. Ciacci
San Marino
45 E. Ciacci
4
4
23
23
I. Buonocunto
Substitution
Italy
10 I. Buonocunto
A. Amati
Substitution
Italy
21 A. Amati
A. Golinucci
Substitution
San Marino
17 (C) A. Golinucci
T. Lombardi
Italy
11 T. Lombardi
S. Scappini
Italy
90 S. Scappini
S. Benincasa
Substitution
Italy
25 S. Benincasa

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 09, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stadioni Tengiz Burjanadze
Capacity
8230
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miloš Bošković
Marjan Paunović
M. Gojković
Miloš Bešović

Statistics

Possession
Dila
56%
Virtus
44%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 1
5 Shots 5
49 Dangerous attacks 35
55 Possession 45
5 Corners 2
9 Free kicks 13
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

101 Ball Safe 73
7 Goal Attempts 6
4 Substitutions 5
27 Throwins 30
2 Assists 1

Attacking

131 Attacks 101

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
14 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Miloš Bošković

Starting XI ▼

1
Davit Kereselidze
Davit Kereselidze (C) Goalkeeper
6.12
2
Tedo Kikabidze
Tedo Kikabidze Defender
6.25
13
João Araújo
João Araújo Defender
6.25
14
Giorgi Jalaghonia
Giorgi Jalaghonia Defender
6.25
8
L. Menteshashvili
L. Menteshashvili Midfielder
6.37
10
Otar Parulava
Otar Parulava Midfielder
6.37
37
Nana-Kofi Donkor
Nana-Kofi Donkor
Midfielder65'
16
Mamin Sanyang
Mamin Sanyang Midfielder
6.37
17
Blankson Anoff
Blankson Anoff Midfielder
6.37
19
Badri Gogoberishvili
Badri Gogoberishvili Midfielder
6.48
9
Mohamed Kanté
Mohamed Kanté
Attacker46'
6.86
27
Alioune Oumar Tall
Alioune Oumar Tall Midfielder
6.33
6
Claude Kouakou
Claude Kouakou
Midfielder54'
6.5
22
Shota Shekiladze
Shota Shekiladze Attacker
6.46
15
Georgii Kobakhidze
Georgii Kobakhidze
Midfielder84'
Referee : Miloš Bošković

Starting XI ▼

39
Alex Passaniti
Alex Passaniti Goalkeeper
5.68
4
Ayoub Yahya Defender
23
Emilio Di Pollina Defender
30
Mirco De Santis
Mirco De Santis Defender
5.91
15
Nicola Gori
Nicola Gori
Defender79'
6.5
10
Ivan Buonocunto
Ivan Buonocunto Midfielder
6.18
77
Vittorio Satalino
Vittorio Satalino
Attacker84'
17
Alessandro Golinucci
Alessandro Golinucci (C) Midfielder
6.32
34
Umberto De Lucia
Umberto De Lucia
Defender75'
6.5
21
Armando Amati
Armando Amati Midfielder
6.13
20
Marco Gasperoni
Marco Gasperoni
Attacker84'
45
Elia Ciacci
Elia Ciacci Midfielder
6.18
11
Tommaso Lombardi
Tommaso Lombardi Attacker
6.38
25
Simone Benincasa
Simone Benincasa Attacker
6.79
7
S. Santi
S. Santi
Attacker46'
90
Stefano Scappini
Stefano Scappini Attacker
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Marco Gasperoni
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Georgii Kobakhidze → Shota Shekiladze
8th Substitution
84'
84'
Event
Marco Gasperoni → Armando Amati
7th Substitution
84'
Event
Vittorio Satalino → Ivan Buonocunto
9th Substitution
79'
Event
Nicola Gori → Mirco De Santis
6th Substitution
75'
Event
Umberto De Lucia → Alessandro Golinucci
5th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Kanté
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
68'
Event
Nana-Kofi Donkor → Otar Parulava
4th Substitution
65'
Event
Claude Kouakou → Alioune Oumar Tall
3rd Substitution
54'
Event
Otar Parulava
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
53'
Event
Mohamed Kanté → Badri Gogoberishvili
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
S. Santi → Simone Benincasa
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Alioune Oumar Tall
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
30'
Event
Blankson Anoff
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
14'
Event
Shota Shekiladze
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
8'
6'
Event
Armando Amati
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
3'
Event
Simone Benincasa
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Substitution Substitution
Vittorio Satalino is substituted off for Ivan Buonocunto.
84
Attempt Attempt
Georgii Kobakhidze is on, and Shota Shekiladze is off.
84
Update Update
Marco Gasperoni replaces Armando Amati.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Update Update
Nicola Gori replaces Mirco De Santis.
75
Update Update
Umberto De Lucia is on, and Alessandro Golinucci is off.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
65
Substitution Substitution
Donkor Nana is substituted on for Otar Parulava.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Substitution Substitution
Claude Kouakou is substituted off for Aliune Tali.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Mohamed Kante comes on for Badri Gogoberishvili.
46
Update Update
Simone Benincasa is replaced by Simone Santi.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Aliune Tali.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
6
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Armando Amati.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Milos Boskovic.

CONCLUSION

Dila's performance in this first leg provides them with a solid advantage heading into the return fixture. The 3-1 scoreline reflects their dominance in key areas including possession and goal conversion. With the halftime score at 2-1, they managed to maintain control in the second period despite Virtus's efforts. The lack of red cards allowed for a full-strength contest that highlighted the efficiency alignment observed. Significant deviation noted does not detract from the overall consistency in market alignment. Future analysis would benefit from xG data to better understand the underlying performance metrics. This result sets a clear platform for the second leg.