The UEFA Europa League clash on August 27, 2026, sees Georgian outfit Saburtalo host Polish side Jagiellonia in a fixture that pits contrasting forms against each other. Saburtalo enter the match having experienced a challenging European campaign so far, with just one win, two draws, and one loss from their four outings, scoring five and conceding six. Their recent form, mirroring their overall record, suggests a team struggling for consistent victories.
Jagiellonia, meanwhile, boast a significantly stronger record with seven wins, five draws, and two losses, finding the net 21 times while conceding 14. Despite a slightly inconsistent run of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five, their overall win rate of 50% highlights their pedigree. The narrative here is clear: can Saburtalo leverage home advantage to upset a more established European side, or will Jagiellonia's superior attacking prowess and overall experience dictate the outcome? Watch for Jagiellonia's ability to exploit Saburtalo's defensive vulnerabilities, while the hosts will need a disciplined performance to stifle their opponents and capitalize on any counter-attacking opportunities.
31. G. Makaridze, 5. J. Jinjolava, 4. V. Selimovic, 25. A. Amisulashvili, 40. G. Kobuladze, 6. N. Dadiani, 14. I. Alhassan, 8. B. Kardava, 17. S. Ende, 19. N. Sikharulashvili, 10. Z. Natchkebia
50. S. Abramowicz, 15. N. Wojtuszek, 5. B. Vital, 4. Y. Kobayashi, 23. G. Montoia, 11. J. Imaz, 6. T. Romanczuk, 19. A. Klynge, 10. J. Agbonifo, 99. N. Prelec, 7. K. Szmyt
Match events
31' Goal Penalty — J. Imaz (Jagiellonia)
35' Goal Normal Goal — Z. Natchkebia (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: N. Sikharulashvili)
37' Card Yellow Card — S. Ende (FC Iberia 1999)
46' subst Substitution 1 — J. Agbonifo (Jagiellonia) (assists: O. Sow)
60' Card Yellow Card — I. Alhassan (FC Iberia 1999)
64' subst Substitution 1 — S. Ende (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: A. Dzagania)
70' Goal Normal Goal — A. Klynge (Jagiellonia) (assists: J. Imaz)
71' subst Substitution 2 — G. Kobuladze (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: S. Figueredo)
71' subst Substitution 3 — N. Dadiani (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: G. Kutsia)
71' subst Substitution 4 — N. Sikharulashvili (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: Lucas Cafe)
73' subst Substitution 2 — K. Szmyt (Jagiellonia) (assists: R. Conceicao)
73' subst Substitution 3 — J. Imaz (Jagiellonia) (assists: B. Krasiewicz)
74' Card Yellow Card — Z. Natchkebia (FC Iberia 1999)
78' subst Substitution 4 — N. Prelec (Jagiellonia) (assists: Y. Sylla)
78' subst Substitution 5 — T. Romanczuk (Jagiellonia) (assists: D. Drachal)
78' subst Substitution 5 — G. Makaridze (FC Iberia 1999) (assists: T. Megrelishvili)
84' Card Yellow Card — J. Jinjolava (FC Iberia 1999)
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