Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 8, 2026
Europa Conference League
In the Round of 16 qualifiers for the Europa Conference League on July 8, 2026, Zira and Torpedo Kutaisi will play the first leg. This is an important clash between representatives of neighboring countries.
Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from the Baku suburbs dropped to fifth place last season, also losing the cup to Sabah. Only because Turan was found guilty of match-fixing and disqualified by UEFA did they manage to keep their spot in European competitions. They chose not to play any friendlies, so this match will be their first of the campaign.
The team from Kutaisi fell from second to third place in 2025. Now, they are stuck in mid-table, losing often—especially recently. They drew with Spaeri, but then managed to win the Super Cup, narrowly beating Dila Gori and defeating the champion Iberia 1999 on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
Last season, the Azerbaijanis showed a positive ratio: 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.09 conceded. Their neighbors look slightly better: averaging 1.58 goals scored and 1 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi
Although the clubs are from neighboring countries, they have never played a friendly or official match against each other before.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. It may be worth considering a bet on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.85).
Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi: Key Statistics and Trends
- Zira has won one out of their last four matches
- 58% of Zira's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.39
- Torpedo Kutaisi are unbeaten in three consecutive matches
- 58% of Torpedo Kutaisi's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.58
Zira vs Torpedo Kutaisi: Probable Starting Lineups
Zira play in a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Thiago Silva – Gima, Mutsinzi, Alikanov, Renato, Aliyev – Papunashvili, Junior, Ibraghimli, Nuriyev – Aydin
Torpedo Kutaisi play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Kljajic – Varley, Nadaria, Simic, Sheriff – Bukia, Chitaishvili, Bliznichenko – Andric, Deisadze, Arabidze
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the qualification table of the Europa Conference League
