Saburtalo host Slovan Bratislava on July 21st in a UEFA Champions League encounter that promises a tight contest. The Georgian outfit enters with a mixed recent record of one win, two draws, and one loss from their last four outings, scoring five and conceding six goals. Their 25% win rate highlights a need for greater consistency if they are to make an impact.
Slovan Bratislava, meanwhile, arrives in Georgia having won one, drawn one, and lost one of their last three matches, boasting a slightly better win rate of 33%. With seven goals scored and four conceded in that period, they demonstrate a more potent attack. The key narrative here revolves around Slovan's offensive threat against Saburtalo's often porous defense. Saburtalo will need to tighten up at the back and capitalize on any home advantage, while Slovan will look to exploit any defensive frailties. Watch for a battle in midfield as both teams vie for control in what could be a cagey affair.
31. G. Makaridze, 20. A. Zohouri, 25. A. Amisulashvili, 4. V. Selimovic, 5. J. Jinjolava, 8. B. Kardava, 6. N. Dadiani, 27. G. Kutsia, 24. V. Bedoshvili, 19. N. Sikharulashvili, 10. Z. Natchkebia
71. D. Takac, 3. P. Pokorny, 5. R. Ibrahim, 11. T. Barseghyan, 12. K. Bajric, 14. A. Yirajang, 15. S. Markovic, 17. J. Medvedev, 20. A. Mustafic, 57. S. Cruz, 99. A. Sporar
Match events
2' Card Yellow Card — A. Mustafic (Slovan Bratislava)
5' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — V. Bedoshvili (Saburtalo)
25' Card Yellow Card — G. Makaridze (Saburtalo)
25' Goal Normal Goal — A. Sporar (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: S. Cruz)
32' Goal Normal Goal — A. Yirajang (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: A. Maros)
44' Card Yellow Card — A. Amisulashvili (Saburtalo)
56' subst Substitution 1 — A. Mustafic (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: A. Gajdos)
63' Var Goal Disallowed - offside — G. Kobuladze (Saburtalo)
65' subst Substitution 2 — A. Yirajang (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: C. Blackman)
65' subst Substitution 3 — A. Sporar (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: M. Kukharevych)
67' subst Substitution 1 — A. Bartishvili (Saburtalo) (assists: G. Kutsia)
67' Card Yellow Card — J. Medvedev (Slovan Bratislava)
73' Card Yellow Card — A. Gajdos (Slovan Bratislava)
76' subst Substitution 2 — V. Bedoshvili (Saburtalo) (assists: Lucas Cafe)
76' subst Substitution 3 — V. Selimovic (Saburtalo) (assists: N. Bochorishvili)
80' subst Substitution 4 — A. Maros (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: S. Zuberu)
80' subst Substitution 5 — R. Ibrahim (Slovan Bratislava) (assists: D. Matsuoka)
85' subst Substitution 4 — G. Kobuladze (Saburtalo) (assists: I. Alhassan)
85' subst Substitution 5 — N. Sikharulashvili (Saburtalo) (assists: S. Ende)
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