Georgia - Erovnuli LigaPoladi StadiumData current as of November 02, 2026

Rustavi vs Saburtalo: match statistics

Rustavi crest
Rustavi
0 : 2half-time 0:1
Saburtalo crest
Saburtalo

Rustavi vs Saburtalo: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Rustavi played against Saburtalo in Erovnuli Liga (Georgia). The game was played on September 21, 2026. Venue: Poladi Stadium. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Rustavi has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Saburtalo has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Rustavi scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 0.81. Saburtalo scores 1.40 and allows 1.12. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 46% of Rustavi's games and 52% of Saburtalo's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Saburtalo has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.36 per game. Rustavi takes 10.7 shots per game, while Saburtalo takes 11.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Rustavi leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Saburtalo leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.72 after halftime.

When the teams score

Rustavi's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Saburtalo, it is minutes 61-75 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Erovnuli Liga games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Rustavi top the home standings and win 75% of their matches on home soil, averaging 1.50 goals scored and just 0.67 conceded per game. The hosts keep a clean sheet in 58% of their home fixtures, while Saburtalo concede an average of 1.50 goals away from home and have lost 58% of such matches. Recent form also slightly favors Rustavi: they have collected 8 points from their last five matches and conceded only 3 goals, whereas Saburtalo have suffered 3 defeats and scored just 3 goals. The visitors create chances more frequently, averaging 11.58 shots and recording an xG of 1.47 away from home, but they fail to score in as many as 33% of their away fixtures. Rustavi’s defensive advantage and significantly stronger home performance point to a moderately likely home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Recent form clearly reduces the likelihood of goals from both sides: BTTS occurred in only 40% of Rustavi’s last 5 matches and in just 20% of Saburtalo’s games. Saburtalo averaged only 0.6 goals scored during this period, while Rustavi conceded just 0.6 goals per match and kept a clean sheet in 42% of the entire season. The hosts are also showing solid defensive form, with their average xG against standing at 1.09 over the last five matches, compared with the 1.55 xG created by Saburtalo. Although Rustavi’s season-long BTTS rate is 58%, the visitors’ attacking slump and the hosts’ strong current defensive record provide greater support for the BTTS - No scenario, meaning that at least one team will fail to score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Rustavi have a very solid defense, conceding an average of just 0.75 goals per match this season and only 3 goals in their last five games, or 0.60 per match. Saburtalo scored just 0.60 goals per game during this period, despite averaging 1.55 xG, which points to clear finishing problems. Rustavi’s matches finished Under 3.5 goals in 92% of cases, while Saburtalo’s rate is also high at 75%. Both teams recorded Over 2.5 goals in only 20% of their last five matches, so the scenario of a maximum of three goals has the strongest support in the data.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Rustavi have a clear advantage before the break: they concede an average of just 0.17 goals, compared with Saburtalo’s 0.92, while the hosts have kept a clean sheet at half-time in 83% of matches. The hosts have not been trailing at half-time in any of their 12 matches, taking the lead in 42%, whereas Saburtalo have been behind at the break in 33% of their appearances. In their last five matches, Rustavi conceded just 0.6 goals per game, while Saburtalo scored only 0.6 and conceded an average of 1.4. After the break, both teams collect a similar number of points, but Rustavi are in better overall form, averaging 2.08 points per match compared with their opponents’ 1.25. The most likely scenario is therefore that the hosts will exploit Saburtalo’s first-half weakness, take the lead at the break and hold on to it until full-time.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

50Possession (%)50
RustaviSaburtalo
16Shots9
RustaviSaburtalo
3Shots on target4
RustaviSaburtalo
1.77xG1.27
RustaviSaburtalo
6Corners3
RustaviSaburtalo
75Dangerous attacks57
RustaviSaburtalo
11Fouls21
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0Cards4
RustaviSaburtalo

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.23Goals scored / game1.4
RustaviSaburtalo
0.81Goals allowed / game1.12
RustaviSaburtalo
45%Average possession55%
RustaviSaburtalo
3.65Shots on target / game4.6
RustaviSaburtalo

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.69Shots per game11.56
RustaviSaburtalo
3.65Shots on target4.6
RustaviSaburtalo
11.5%Shot conversion12.1%
RustaviSaburtalo
45%Possession55%
RustaviSaburtalo
1.36xG for1.54
RustaviSaburtalo
1.21xG against1.35
RustaviSaburtalo

Shooting quality

Rustavi: BalancedSaburtalo: Balanced
RustaviSaburtalo
Accuracy (shots on target)34%40%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.30

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Saburtalo is 13% better for: last-5 form.

1.6 pts / game - Rustavi · 1.8 pts / game - Saburtalo

Rustavi
WDLDW
Season result split
50% W27% D23% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-7-6
1.77 pts / game · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
9-0-3
Last 5 at home
4-0-1
WWWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.41Opponent xG: 1.08BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 20%
Saburtalo
LWLWW
Season result split
52% W16% D32% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-4-8
1.72 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-0-7
Last 5 away
0-0-5
LLLLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.83Opponent xG: 1.45BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Saburtalo is 14% better for: goals scored per game.

1.23 goals / game - Rustavi · 1.4 goals / game - Saburtalo

Rustavi is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.81 goals / game - Rustavi · 1.12 goals / game - Saburtalo

Rustavi scoring profile: very strong

Rustavi scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 games), while Saburtalo keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 games).

Saburtalo scoring profile: strong

Saburtalo scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 games), while Rustavi keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 games).

32Goals scored (season)35
RustaviSaburtalo
21Goals conceded (season)28
RustaviSaburtalo
2.04Average goals per game2.52
RustaviSaburtalo
6Goals scored (last 5)5
RustaviSaburtalo
3Goals conceded (last 5)6
RustaviSaburtalo

How often they score at least...

81%1 goal80%
RustaviSaburtalo
31%2 goals44%
RustaviSaburtalo
12%3 goals12%
RustaviSaburtalo
0%4 goals4%
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How often they concede at least...

58%1 goal68%
RustaviSaburtalo
15%2 goals32%
RustaviSaburtalo
8%3 goals8%
RustaviSaburtalo
0%4 goals4%
RustaviSaburtalo

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

Goal patterns

12%BTTS at half-time24%
RustaviSaburtalo
0%BTTS in both halves4%
RustaviSaburtalo
12%Scored in both halves24%
RustaviSaburtalo

BTTS and goal count

27%Min. 3 goals and BTTS44%
RustaviSaburtalo
15%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
RustaviSaburtalo
40%BTTS - last 540%
RustaviSaburtalo

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

54%Min. 1 goal before half-time68%
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15%Min. 2 goals before half-time40%
RustaviSaburtalo
8%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
RustaviSaburtalo

2nd half

69%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%
RustaviSaburtalo
42%Min. 2 goals after half-time36%
RustaviSaburtalo
12%Min. 3 goals after half-time20%
RustaviSaburtalo

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Rustavi is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.73 pts / game - Rustavi · 1.56 pts / game - Saburtalo

Rustavi - half-time state
38% leading58% draw4% trailing
Saburtalo - half-time state
36% leading48% draw16% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.73Points per game (1st half)1.56
RustaviSaburtalo
0.62Goals scored (1st half)0.68
RustaviSaburtalo
0.19Goals conceded (1st half)0.52
RustaviSaburtalo
0.81Average goals (1st half)1.2
RustaviSaburtalo
85%Clean sheet before half-time64%
RustaviSaburtalo
50%No goal before half-time44%
RustaviSaburtalo

After half-time (2nd half)

1.19Points per game (2nd half)1.56
RustaviSaburtalo
0.62Goals scored (2nd half)0.72
RustaviSaburtalo
0.62Goals conceded (2nd half)0.6
RustaviSaburtalo
1.23Average goals (2nd half)1.32
RustaviSaburtalo
54%Clean sheet after half-time52%
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58%No goal after half-time52%
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Rustavi - second-half results

23% W50% D27% L
45
Half-time points
16
Half-time goals
+11
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.73
PPG before half-time
Lead holding132%

Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Saburtalo - second-half results

44% W24% D32% L
39
Half-time points
17
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.56
PPG before half-time
Lead holding144%

Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Rustavi - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.20
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.20.4
Average goals per game0.61.2
1 goal40%60%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%60%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Saburtalo - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.80
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game0.61.6
1 goal40%100%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-10
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 0% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Rustavi
ScoredConceded
5
1
0-15
5
2
16-30
6
2
31-45
3
7
46-60
5
4
61-75
8
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Saburtalo
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
5
1
16-30
6
7
31-45
4
3
46-60
8
3
61-75
6
9
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.28
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
86%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
49%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+32%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
65%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Rustavi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.27
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.40
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
87%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
66%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.17
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Saburtalo

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
79%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.08
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 17% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Erovnuli Liga).

Teams vs league

RustaviLigaSaburtalo
Average goals per game▼ 2.042.64▼ 2.52
Both teams scored▼ 46%58%▼ 52%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 42%53%▼ 48%
Clean sheets▲ 42%26%▲ 32%
Goal before half-time▼ 54%67%• 68%
Goal after half-time▼ 69%74%▲ 76%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.64
Average goals per game
58%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
26%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / game
1.23
Away goals / game
+15%
Home attack advantage
+13%
Home defensive advantage
+11%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
67%
1 goal
38%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
14%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. SaburtaloYellow cardJean-Marc Tiboue
  2. RustaviSubstitutionOn: Davit UbilavaOff: Luka Parkadze
  3. SaburtaloSubstitutionOn: Giorgi KutsiaOff: Jean-Marc Tiboue
  4. RustaviSubstitutionOn: Martin GambošOff: Avtandil Gujabidze
  5. SaburtaloYellow cardGiorgi Kutsia

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Rustavi's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Saburtalo. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Rustavi vs Saburtalo?

The Erovnuli Liga match finished Rustavi 0:2 Saburtalo. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Rustavi and Saburtalo?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rustavi won 2, Saburtalo won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Rustavi vs Saburtalo?

Rustavi score 1.23 goals per game on average and Saburtalo 1.40. The Erovnuli Liga average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Rustavi's matches and 52% of Saburtalo's.

What form are Rustavi and Saburtalo in?

Over the last 5 games Rustavi have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Saburtalo 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rustavi vs Saburtalo?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rustavi vs Saburtalo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.