We have to say that both sides are doing all right, Gareji enjoying a 12 point advantage on Kolkheti Khobi in the tables. Let's go!
- Kolkheti Khobi have the fewest conceded goals (3) at home in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most scored goals (38) in Erovnuli Liga 2
The hosts Kolkheti Khobi saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the David Kipiani Cup. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Gori.
Kolkheti Khobi form and stats
Kolkheti Khobi have been very solid at home in the Erovnuli Liga 2 so far, with 19 points collected from 7 matches (6-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 4th position in the table.
Kolkheti are returning here after visiting Gori and winning with a 4-2 scoreline. The first setback in the shape of a defeat after going unbeaten through three league fixtures. As you can tell by the result above, the goals flowed freely in the previous game and the stadium rocked. Could there be another goal fest today?
Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Sioni (1-4).The manager Nodia will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Dinamo Tbilisi II in only four days.
Kolkheti Khobi have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Tsentraluri Stadioni with 13 goals in 7 league matches. Defensively Kolkheti Khobi have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 7 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Gareji form and stats
Gareji have an excellent away record in the Erovnuli Liga 2 so far with 5-1-1 from 7 games. Impressively, the visitors are on a six-match winning run which they hope continue versus Kolkheti Khobi.
Impressive finishing from Kharebashvili, Chiabrishvili and Papuashvili secured the home win 3-2 against Lokomotivi Tbilisi in their previous game. What a finish in the last match, as Gareji came back from being down 0-2 and secured a very satisfying victory through Chiabrishvili's goal in the 88th minute. Chiabrishvili came off the bench to score the winning goal in the match against Lokomotivi Tbilisi last time out, making the manager Oniani feel like a tactical genius.
Prior to that result Gareji won their away game at Spaeri. The scoreline was 3-2.The schedule is very tough for Gareji now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Erovnuli Liga 2 game at WIT Georgia is waiting in only four days.
Gareji are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 6 times in 7 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This happened when the teams faced each other earlier this season; Gareji - Kolkheti Khobi 4-1. Head to head totals (for the preceeding three meetings): Kolkheti Khobi won one game, zero matches ended with a tie and Gareji have two wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: one / two.
Top Goalscorers
  L. Papava 9 goals | G. Kharebashvili 9 goals |  G. Ambroladze 7 goals |
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| Kolkheti Khobi | Gareji | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 15 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 8 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | 13 | 4 | Scored | S | 5 | 14 | 38 |
| 17 | 3 | 2 | Conceded | C | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 86% | 87% |
| 80% | 86% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 80% |
| 40% | 29% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 60% |
| 33% | 14% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 29% | 40% |
| 27% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 29% | 40% |
| 40% | 43% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 29% | 40% |
| 47% | 57% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 57% | 53% |
| 20% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 20% |
| 4.4 | 5.1 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| 3.6 | 4 | 3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7 | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.9 | 8.7 | 3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 5.5 | 5.7 | 6.7 |
| 4.1 | 5.1 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.9 | 4.9 |
| 39% | 36% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 52% | 51% |
| 6.7 | 5.6 | 6 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11 | 7.3 | 6.7 |
| 3.7 | 2.7 | 4.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3 |
- Gareji have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Gareji have the fewest conceded goals (11) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the fewest conceded goals (6) away in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (7) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most clean sheets (4) away in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most clean sheets (8) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most matches under the total-line (3) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most points (16) away in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most scored goals (38) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the most scored goals in the second half (25) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the the best goal difference (+27) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji have the the best goal difference (+8) away in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Gareji is in the best form (6-0-0) in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Kolkheti Khobi have not yet lost a game at home.
- Kolkheti Khobi have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Kolkheti Khobi have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Kolkheti Khobi have the fewest conceded goals (3) at home in Erovnuli Liga 2
- Kolkheti Khobi haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Gareji | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 27 | 38 |
| 2 | Kolkheti Poti | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 28 |
| 3 | Sioni | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 26 |
| 4 | Kolkheti Khobi | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Spaeri | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 24 |
| 6 | Dinamo Tbilisi II | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 22 |
| 7 | WIT Georgia | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 17 | -6 | 15 |
| 8 | Merani Martvili | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | -11 | 15 |
| 9 | Norchi Dinamo | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -22 | 11 |
| 10 | Lokomotivi Tbilisi | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 23 | -18 | 6 |
