Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga match prediction: Little separates Shukura and Gagra in quality

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Shukura and Gagra.

Shukura form and stats

Shukura's struggle is real here at Stadioni Davit Abashidze with only 4 points collected from 8 Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly: 1-1-6. With seven home Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga games in a row without a win, the Shukura fans could feel they are not getting value for their money.

A good away victory last time out for Shukura, who won 2-1 against Torpedo Kutaisi (placed 6th). Just what the doctor ordered, as that was the first league win after playing, but not winning, nine matches in a row. The victory against Torpedo Kutaisi came after Patsatsia's winning goal. The Shukura manager Sosiashvili was very happy afterwards with the decision to bring on that player in the 66th minute.

Preceding that game was the home draw versus Samtredia that ended 2-2.

This is expected to be a close game, with Shukura perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Shukura as a small favourite), we find 5 games. Shukura has won 2 of these, drawn 3 and lost 0.

Shukura are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 11 goals in 8 games. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Shukura have conceded 18 goals in these home games, a significant number.

Gagra form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Gagra so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-5 (win-draw-lose). It's looking increasingly bleak for Gagra who now has to deal with a four game losing streak. Torpedo Kutaisi was the last time a defeat was avoided.

The attacking players of Gagra have been feeble for some time now, the team not scoring a league goal in the last 180 minutes.

Gagra's previous game was their home loss versus Samtredia (0-1).

Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Dila's place.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Gagra playing away and similar expectations, we found 6 relevant matches. Results were 2 Gagra wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

There's been a serious shortage of goals from Gagra's away games in the league this season with only {4 goals} from 8 matches. As for defending, Gagra rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 12 goals from these away matches.

Head 2 Head

This was the scoreline when the contenders faced each other previously this campaign; Gagra - Shukura 2-0. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's three Shukura victories, four draws and three Gagra wins. Over/under statistics; two of these games ended with three goals or more, eight matches with two goals or less.

Top Goalscorers

T. Patsatsia 6 goals

M. Sardalishvili 5 goals

D. Mujiri Jr. 4 goals

Shukura missing players

Gagra missing players