Iberia 1999 vs Rustavi prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Erovnuli Liga Georgia
In the 18th round of the Georgian Erovnuli Liga on June 17, 2026, Iberia 1999 will face Rustavi. The league leader takes on one of its main contenders.
Iberia 1999 vs Rustavi: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Tbilisi club won the championship two seasons ago and then defended the title, finishing a couple of points ahead of Dila. They have maintained this momentum and continue to lead the standings, though by late spring, they started dropping points more frequently. Their derby with Spaeri ended in a draw.
Rustavi, having won the second division, returned to the top league after a six-year absence. After winning in the first round, the team has actively and regularly collected points since then. In their previous match, they also defeated Meshakhte 1-0.
The current leader averages 1.41 goals scored per match while conceding much less—only 0.88 goals per match. The newcomer also boasts a solid ratio: 1.18 goals scored and 0.82 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Iberia 1999 vs Rustavi
In April, in the first meeting between the teams since 2019, Rustavi won at home.
The visitors could cause problems for the favorite in this match. We take a risk and predict that "both teams will score at least one goal" (odds – 1.92).
Iberia 1999 vs Rustavi: Key Statistics and Trends
- Iberia 1999 have won only three of their last six matches
- 47% of Iberia 1999’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.29 goals per match
- Rustavi have won two of their last three matches
- 53% of Rustavi’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average of 2.0 goals per match
Iberia 1999 vs Rustavi: Probable Starting Lineups
Iberia 1999 usually play a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Megrelishvili – Bedoshvili, Dzagania, Amisulashvili, Selimovich – Zouri, Dzhindzholava, Kardava, Kutsia – Goshteliani, Gudushauri
Rustavi usually play a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Beruashvili – Chikovani, Jean, Kevin Sejas, Jakobidze, Patsatsia – Ubrilava, Andguladze, Gudzhabidze, Osei – Kessi
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