Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓52% · fair 1.92
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.66
Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Lokomotivi Tbilisi welcome Merani Tbilisi to Mikheil Meskhi Stadium for a Liga 3 fixture on Friday 16 October (15:00 WAT). In the table, Lokomotivi Tbilisi are 8th, upper half, on 40 points after 27 matches; Merani Tbilisi are 5th (upper half) with 43. Only 3 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Lokomotivi Tbilisi, last 5: WWLDD Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Didube 2014, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. 2.3 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Merani Tbilisi, last 5: DDWWW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Iveria Khashuri, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.7 goals per game.
Momentum favours Merani Tbilisi, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.8 for Lokomotivi Tbilisi.
Head to head
When they last met (3 May 2026) it ended Merani Tbilisi 1–0 Lokomotivi Tbilisi.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lokomotivi Tbilisi 1.5 xG, Merani Tbilisi 1.4 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lokomotivi Tbilisi 41%, draw 21%, Merani Tbilisi 38%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (54%, odds 1.70). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lokomotivi Tbilisi 2–1 Merani Tbilisi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lokomotivi Tbilisi41%fair 2.43 · @2.30
Draw21%fair 4.78 · @3.50
Merani Tbilisi38%fair 2.64 · @2.55
2.83Expected goals
1.45Lokomotivi Tbilisi xG
1.38Merani Tbilisi xG
52%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–06%
From our goals model: Lokomotivi Tbilisi 1.5 – 1.4 Merani Tbilisi expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 54% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi?
On our numbers Lokomotivi Tbilisi have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Merani Tbilisi 38%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi?
Our predicted score is Lokomotivi Tbilisi 2–1 Merani Tbilisi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi?
Lokomotivi Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi (Liga 3) kicks off on Friday 16 October 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Mikheil Meskhi 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.
