Preview: 35 points stand between the squads before this game, Dinamo Batumi the sharpest side. Will Shukura upset the odds?
- Shukura is in the worst form (1-2-3)
- Dinamo Batumi have the most scored goals (59) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Shukura form and stats
5-4-5 (win-draw-lost) are the Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga numbers at home for Shukura so far this season.
Shukura's previous game was a Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga match also played at home, ending 4-0 versus Dila (placed 4th). The home side are looking to build on that result. As mentioned above, Shukura "killed" Dila in their previous game. They need to reset completely for this one and beware of complacency.
Before that, Shukura drew at home versus Telavi.There will be little rest for Shukura after this match as they are travelling to Samtredia for a Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga game in only four days.
Shukura are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 14 goals in 14 games. Shukura's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 19 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Dinamo Batumi form and stats
Playing away, Dinamo Batumi have won 7 games, drawn 5 and suffered 2 defeats in the Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga this season. In general it has been a productive period now for Dinamo Batumi as they haven't lost any of their last 13 games.
Impressive finishing from G. Pantsulaia, G. Manjgaladze and G. Zaria secured the home win 3-1 against Torpedo Kutaisi in their previous game.
Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Dila that ended 2-2.A new game in only four days for Dinamo Batumi, the Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga home match versus Dinamo Tbilisi. Busy days.
Dinamo has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 24 goals from 14 games. Dinamo Batumi are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 12 times in 14 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The sides have played each other previously this season, with the final score Dinamo Batumi - Shukura 2-2 written in the official records. Statistics for the previous ten meetings featuring these two participants are: zero wins for Shukura, four draws and six wins for Dinamo Batumi. Over 2,5 goals: five times; under 2,5 goals: five games.Top Goalscorers
  G. Pantsulaia 13 goals |  J. Jighauri 11 goals |  V. Mamuchashvili 8 goals |
Shukura missing players
Dinamo Batumi missing players
| Shukura | Dinamo Batumi | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 28 | 14 | 3 | Played | P | 5 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 4 | 7 | 17 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | 14 | 0 | Scored | S | 8 | 24 | 59 |
| 38 | 19 | 6 | Conceded | C | 3 | 12 | 23 |
| 89% | 86% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 93% |
| 64% | 71% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 64% | 79% |
| 32% | 21% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 40% | 50% | 50% |
| 21% | 21% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 21% | 29% |
| 4% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 11% |
| 39% | 21% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 57% | 57% |
| 29% | 50% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 60% | 43% | 43% |
| 43% | 43% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 14% | 7% |
| 3.9 | 3.7 | 5.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.6 | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| 4.8 | 4.7 | 3.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7.8 | 8.6 | 4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 12.2 | 11.6 | 13.5 |
| 3 | 3 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.2 | 6 | 6.9 |
| 30% | 33% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 26% | 29% | 31% |
- Dinamo Batumi have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Dinamo Batumi have scored more than double the goals of Shukura.
- Dinamo Batumi have the fewest conceded goals (23) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (10) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the most dropped points from leading position (15) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the most points from losing position (11) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the most scored goals (59) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the most scored goals in the first half (27) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the most scored goals in the second half (32) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi have the the best goal difference (+36) in Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
- Dinamo Batumi is in the best form (4-2-0)
- Shukura is in the worst form (1-2-3)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Dinamo Batumi | 28 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 59 | 23 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 12 | 36 | 60 |
| 2 | Dinamo Tbilisi | 28 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 47 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 11 | 23 | 53 |
| 3 | Saburtalo | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 41 | 29 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 11 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 12 | 46 |
| 4 | Dila | 28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 44 |
| 5 | Lokomotivi Tbilisi | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 48 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 24 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 23 | 1 | 44 |
| 6 | Samgurali | 28 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 30 | 33 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 19 | -3 | 36 |
| 7 | Telavi | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 24 | 40 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 20 | -16 | 29 |
| 8 | Torpedo Kutaisi | 28 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 24 | 35 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 19 | -11 | 26 |
| 9 | Shukura | 28 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 38 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -13 | 25 |
| 10 | Samtredia | 28 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 25 | 57 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 31 | -32 | 16 |