Torpedo Kutaisi vs Zira preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Ramaz Shengelias Sakhelobis Stadioni Today - 4:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Torpedo Kutaisi Torpedo Kutaisi
Zira Zira
KICKOFF : Today - 4:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 0 - 3

CONTEXT

Zira holds a commanding three-goal lead from the opening leg as the sides reconvene for the return fixture at Ramaz Shengelias Sakhelobis Stadioni. Torpedo Kutaisi must overcome the 0-3 aggregate deficit in this Europa Conference League first qualifying round encounter during the 2026/2027 campaign. Equal power scores of 50 points apiece leave neither side with a clear structural edge on paper. The home side enters with a form rating of zero against Zira's stronger mark of 50. Limited prior match data restricts deeper insight into recent performances for both clubs. Venue familiarity could play a role for Torpedo Kutaisi yet the visitors arrive with momentum from their first-leg triumph. Overall balance appears delicate given the scoreline pressure and sparse supporting statistics across multiple categories.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Both teams hold identical power scores of 50 points entering the fixture.
  • Form: Torpedo Kutaisi carries a form score of 0 while Zira registers 50.
  • Squad: No detailed squad information is available for either side.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics remain unavailable due to limited data.
  • Transition: Transition play details are not provided in the current dataset.
  • Set pieces: Set piece data shows low confidence with proxy usage for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Power advantage stands at zero points between the sides.
  • Market: Torpedo Kutaisi 31.3% (Δ+0.4%) | Draw 26.9% (Δ-0.4%) | Zira 41.8% (Δ+-0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Torpedo Kutaisi Sascha Franz
Sascha Franz
VS
Zira R. Sadıqov
R. Sadıqov
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zira Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Torpedo Kutaisi Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Torpedo Kutaisi
31.34%
Draw
26.91%
Away Zira
41.75%

Movement

Changes since opening
Torpedo Kutaisi
+0.43%
Draw
-0.41%
Zira
-0.02%

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
Torpedo Kutaisi
Zira
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
Torpedo Kutaisi — Opponent-weighted form score
Zira — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Torpedo Kutaisi Zira

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Torpedo Kutaisi Torpedo Kutaisi Home
1 matches
Zira Zira Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
0
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-15T00:03:07+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 16, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 0 - 3
Stadium
Ramaz Shengelias Sakhelobis Stadioni
Capacity
2000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Káprály Mihály
Istvan Albert
Péter Bence Belicza
Marcell Derdák

Squad

Referee : Káprály Mihály

Squad ▼

1
Oto Goshadze
Oto Goshadze Goalkeeper
31
Filip Kljajić
Filip Kljajić Goalkeeper
33
Demetre Buliskeria
Demetre Buliskeria Goalkeeper
38
Soso Kopaliani
Soso Kopaliani Goalkeeper
4
Matej Šimić
Matej Šimić Defender
5
Tsotne Nadaraia
Tsotne Nadaraia Defender
16
Manconi Soriano Mané
Manconi Soriano Mané Defender
3
Ricardo Jorge Silva Araujo
Ricardo Jorge Silva Araujo Defender
33
Matteo Stamatov
Matteo Stamatov Defender
2
Warley Leandro da Silva
Warley Leandro da Silva Defender
—
Luka Latsabidze
Luka Latsabidze Defender
24
Amiran Tkeshelashvili
Amiran Tkeshelashvili Defender
22
Dato Bukia
Dato Bukia Defender
13
Glib Katkov
Glib Katkov Defender
15
Luka Kuprava
Luka Kuprava Defender
14
Felipe Augusto Rodrigues Pires
Felipe Augusto Rodrigues Pires Midfielder
7
Vladimer Mamuchashvili
Vladimer Mamuchashvili Midfielder
20
Dino Skorup
Dino Skorup Midfielder
8
Mateo Itrak
Mateo Itrak Midfielder
6
Mohamed Cherif
Mohamed Cherif Midfielder
29
Malkhaz Chitaishvili
Malkhaz Chitaishvili Midfielder
18
Kisley Zita
Kisley Zita Midfielder
11
Giorgi Arabidze
Giorgi Arabidze Attacker
10
Giorgi Kokhreidze
Giorgi Kokhreidze Attacker
9
Komnen Andrić
Komnen Andrić Attacker
39
Virgile Pinson
Virgile Pinson Attacker
17
Viktor Bliznichenko
Viktor Bliznichenko Attacker
36
Luka Pridonishvili
Luka Pridonishvili Attacker
35
Diego Deisadze
Diego Deisadze Attacker
30
Luka Rekhviashvili
Luka Rekhviashvili Attacker
Referee : Káprály Mihály

Squad ▼

41
Anar Nəzirov
Anar Nəzirov Goalkeeper
13
Aydın Bayramov
Aydın Bayramov Goalkeeper
—
Maycon Cleiton de Paula Azevedo
Maycon Cleiton de Paula Azevedo Goalkeeper
72
Hüseynəli Quliyev
Hüseynəli Quliyev Goalkeeper
32
Qismət Alıyev
Qismət Alıyev Defender
25
Henrique Gelain Custodio
Henrique Gelain Custodio Defender
4
Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto
Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto Defender
2
Amin Seydiyev
Amin Seydiyev Defender
14
Elçin Əlicanov
Elçin Əlicanov Defender
5
Mutsinzi Ange
Mutsinzi Ange Defender
20
Issa Djibrilla
Issa Djibrilla Defender
70
Namiq Ələsgərov
Namiq Ələsgərov Midfielder
8
İsmayıl İbrahimli
İsmayıl İbrahimli Midfielder
93
Brahim Konaté
Brahim Konaté Midfielder
17
Filipe da Silva Tavares Vieira
Filipe da Silva Tavares Vieira Midfielder
30
Ricardo Martins Guimarães
Ricardo Martins Guimarães Midfielder
6
Hacıağa Hacılı
Hacıağa Hacılı Midfielder
22
Aikhan Guseynov
Aikhan Guseynov Midfielder
10
Giorgi Papunashvili
Giorgi Papunashvili Attacker
9
Davit Volkovi
Davit Volkovi Attacker
—
Raphael Schorr Utzig
Raphael Schorr Utzig Attacker
77
Yegor Bogomolskiy
Yegor Bogomolskiy Attacker
11
Alessandro Pinheiro
Alessandro Pinheiro Attacker
7
Eren Aydın
Eren Aydın Attacker

CONCLUSION

Torpedo Kutaisi faces an uphill task in the second leg after conceding three goals away in the first meeting. Equal underlying power ratings suggest the contest could hinge on execution rather than raw quality differentials. Zira's superior form indicator provides a psychological buffer despite the travel demands. Sparse efficiency and transition figures leave room for either side to spring surprises through set-piece opportunities or open-play breakthroughs. The home venue offers Torpedo Kutaisi a platform to mount a recovery yet the aggregate mountain remains steep. Both teams operate under data constraints that limit precise tactical forecasting ahead of kickoff.