Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · fair 1.93
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.31
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.56
Shturmi vs Merani Martvili: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 8 August the Erovnuli Liga 2 brings Shturmi against Merani Martvili at Sartichala Central Stadium. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, Shturmi are 2nd, among the top four, on 49 points after 32 matches; Merani Martvili are 5th (upper half) with 43.
Current form
Shturmi, last 5: LWDDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Samtredia, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Merani Martvili, last 5: LLWLD Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Odishi 1919, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Head to head
When they last met (6 May 2026) it ended Merani Martvili 0–0 Shturmi.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Shturmi 1.6 xG, Merani Martvili 0.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 48%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Shturmi 55%, draw 21%, Merani Martvili 24%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (55%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Shturmi 1–0 Merani Martvili. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Shturmi55%fair 1.83 · @1.83
Draw21%fair 4.66 · @3.60
Merani Martvili24%fair 4.16 · @3.40
2.47Expected goals
1.56Shturmi xG
0.91Merani Martvili xG
48%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–18%
From our goals model: Shturmi 1.6 – 0.9 Merani Martvili expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Shturmi vs Merani Martvili?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Shturmi vs Merani Martvili?
On our numbers Shturmi have a 55% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Merani Martvili 24%.
How many goals will there be in Shturmi vs Merani Martvili?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Shturmi vs Merani Martvili?
Our predicted score is Shturmi 1–0 Merani Martvili, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Shturmi vs Merani Martvili?
Shturmi vs Merani Martvili (Erovnuli Liga 2) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Sartichala Central Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
