Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Mehdi Hüseynzad? adina stadionu Wed, 8 Jul - 4:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Zira Zira
3 0
Torpedo Kutaisi Torpedo Kutaisi
Full Time Wed, 8 Jul 4:00 PM
1st Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Ruan Renato - 32', 63' (P)
Davit Volkovi - 47'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Zira secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Torpedo Kutaisi in the opening leg of their two-legged knockout encounter. The home side took the lead in the first half with the score at 1-0 and maintained control throughout the match, adding two more goals after the break to seal the win. With 54 percent possession, Zira dominated the game statistically and on the scoreboard against their visitors who held 46 percent. The stronger team lived up to expectations by claiming the three points without conceding. This result puts Zira in a strong position heading into the second leg away from home. The performance highlighted their efficiency and ability to convert opportunities effectively against their opponents.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Zira exhibited a significant structural deviation of 43 percent from initial projections.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match assessments for the home team.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment data was unavailable preventing direct comparison of expected and actual performance.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true with the final result consistent with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated given the absence of expected goals metrics.
  • Event impact: The halftime lead established at 1-0 created substantial event impact leading to the 3-0 final score.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with neither side receiving any dismissals during the contest.
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
J. Hyytiä
J. Hyytiä
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
V. Leppänen
V. Leppänen
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
J. Mantere
J. Mantere
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
P. Simani
P. Simani
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
Zira R. Sadıqov
R. Sadıqov
VS
Torpedo Kutaisi D. Schuster
D. Schuster
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 Zira
56.96%
Draw
23.61%
Away Torpedo Kutaisi
19.43%

Movement

Changes since opening
Zira
-39.7%
Draw
+21.71%
Torpedo Kutaisi
+17.99%

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Zira

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

Torpedo Kutaisi

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

Zira ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Torpedo Kutaisi
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.31
19.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
19.67
37.31
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
Zira — Efficiency Index
vs
Torpedo Kutaisi — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Zira
Torpedo Kutaisi
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.

Zira ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Torpedo Kutaisi
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Zira Torpedo Kutaisi
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.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Zira Torpedo Kutaisi
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 1.00
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.
Zira
Torpedo Kutaisi
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.

–
Zira
vs
Torpedo Kutaisi
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Zira Torpedo Kutaisi
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
Zira 0.15
Torpedo Kutaisi 0.10
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Zira Torpedo Kutaisi
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
Zira 0.00
Torpedo Kutaisi 0.03
Zira
Torpedo Kutaisi
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Zira had peak pressure around 29'.
  • Zira started the game with stronger pressure.
Zira Pressure Torpedo Kutaisi Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Zira reached the top pressure at 29' (64.20).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Zira Zira Home
0 matches
Torpedo Kutaisi Torpedo Kutaisi 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: 2026-07-13T09:52:57+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
A. Bayramov
Azerbaijan
13 A. Bayramov
A. Seydiyev
Azerbaijan
2 A. Seydiyev
M. Ange
Rwanda
5 M. Ange
R. Bonifacio Augusto
Brazil
4 R. Bonifacio Augusto
Q. Alıyev
Azerbaijan
32 (C) Q. Alıyev
F. da Silva Tavares Vieira
Substitution
Portugal
17 F. da Silva Tavares Vieira
B. Konaté
France
93 B. Konaté
G. Papunashvili
Substitution
Georgia
10 G. Papunashvili
E. Aydın
Substitution
Türkiye
7 E. Aydın
D. Volkovi
Substitution
Georgia
9 D. Volkovi
Alessandro
Substitution
Brazil
11 Alessandro
O. Goshadze
Georgia
1 O. Goshadze
L. Kuprava
Substitution
Georgia
15 L. Kuprava
M. Šimić
Croatia
4 M. Šimić
M. Mané
Substitution
Guinea-Bissau
16 M. Mané
M. Cherif
Germany
6 M. Cherif
F. Rodrigues Pires
Brazil
14 F. Rodrigues Pires
V. Mamuchashvili
Georgia
7 (C) V. Mamuchashvili
D. Bukia
Georgia
22 D. Bukia
G. Arabidze
Substitution
Georgia
11 G. Arabidze
K. Andrić
Serbia
9 K. Andrić
V. Pinson
France
39 V. Pinson

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 08, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 1st Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
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Capacity
10047
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joni Hyytiä
Veli-Matti Leppänen
Juuso Mantere
Peiman Simani

Statistics

Possession
Zira
55%
Torpedo Kutaisi
45%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
5 Shots 5
103 Dangerous attacks 61
54 Possession 46
9 Corners 3
12 Free kicks 19
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

78 Ball Safe 97
1 Penalties 0
14 Goal Attempts 3
5 Substitutions 3
15 Throwins 13
1 Assists 0

Attacking

105 Attacks 95

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
17 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Joni Hyytiä

Starting XI ▼

13
Aydyn Bayramov
Aydyn Bayramov Goalkeeper
6.5
2
Amin Seydiyev
Amin Seydiyev Defender
6.5
4
Ruan Renato
Ruan Renato Defender
2
6.95
5
Ange Mutsinzi
Ange Mutsinzi Defender
6.5
32
Qismat Aliyev
Qismat Aliyev (C) Defender
6.6
7
Eren Aydın
Eren Aydın Midfielder
6.5
6
Hacyaga Hacyly
Hacyaga Hacyly
Midfielder88'
10
Giorgi Papunashvili
Giorgi Papunashvili Midfielder
6.45
22
Aykhan Guseynov
Aykhan Guseynov
Attacker59'
11
Martins Júnior
Martins Júnior Midfielder
6.5
20
Issa Djibrilla
Issa Djibrilla
Defender72'
6.5
17
Vieirinha
Vieirinha Midfielder
6.5
8
Ismayil Ibrahimli
Ismayil Ibrahimli
Midfielder72'
6.5
93
Brahim Konaté
Brahim Konaté Midfielder
6.5
9
Davit Volkovi
Davit Volkovi Attacker
6.86
77
Egor Bogomolskiy
Egor Bogomolskiy
Attacker72'
Referee : Joni Hyytiä

Starting XI ▼

1
Oto Goshadze
Oto Goshadze Goalkeeper
5.68
4
Matej Simic
Matej Simic Defender
5.91
6
Mohamed Cherif
Mohamed Cherif Defender
5.9
15
Luka Kuprava
Luka Kuprava Defender
5.9
33
Mateo Stamatov
Mateo Stamatov
Defender67'
16
Sori Mané
Sori Mané Defender
6.26
20
Dino Skorup
Dino Skorup
Midfielder38'
22
D. Bukia
D. Bukia Defender
5.9
7
Vladimer Mamuchashvili
Vladimer Mamuchashvili (C) Midfielder
6.18
11
Giorgi Arabidze
Giorgi Arabidze Midfielder
6.18
35
Diego Deisadze
Diego Deisadze
Attacker67'
6.5
14
Felipe Pires
Felipe Pires Midfielder
6.18
39
Virgile Pinson
Virgile Pinson Midfielder
6.17
9
Komnen Andric
Komnen Andric Attacker
6.38

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Mohamed Cherif
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Hacyaga Hacyly → Eren Aydın
8th Substitution
88'
Event
Egor Bogomolskiy → Davit Volkovi
5th Substitution
72'
Event
Issa Djibrilla → Martins Júnior
6th Substitution
72'
Event
Ismayil Ibrahimli → Vieirinha
7th Substitution
72'
67'
Event
Diego Deisadze → Giorgi Arabidze
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Mateo Stamatov → Luka Kuprava
4th Substitution
Event
Qismat Aliyev
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
66'
Event
Ruan Renato
Penalty / 1st Penalty
63'
62'
Event
Oto Goshadze
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Aykhan Guseynov → Giorgi Papunashvili
2nd Substitution
59'
Event
Giorgi Papunashvili
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
57'
50'
Event
D. Bukia
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Davit Volkovi
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
47'
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Dino Skorup → Sori Mané
1st Substitution
Event
Ruan Renato
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
32'
22'
Event
Luka Kuprava
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Mohamed Cherif.
88
Update Update
Hajili Hajiyev is on, and Eren Aydin is off.
71
Update Update
Ismayil Ibrahimli comes on for Filipe da Silva Tavares Vieira.
71
Update Update
Issa Djibrilla is on, and Martins Junior is off.
71
Update Update
Yegor Bogomolskiy comes on for Davit Volkovi.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Update Update
Diego Deisadze comes on for Giorgi Arabidze.
67
Update Update
Mateo Stamatov comes on for Luka Kuprava.
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Qismat Aliyev.
64
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Ruan Renato Bonifacio Augusto scores, making it 3-0.
62
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Oto Goshadze.
59
Update Update
Aykhan Guseynov comes on for Giorgi Papunashvili.
57
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Giorgi Papunashvili.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Update Update
On comes Sori Mane, off goes Dino Skorup.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
22
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Joni Hyytia.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Zira 3-0 Torpedo Kutaisi. Structural assessment: Zira exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.