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Locomotive Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Georgia Georgia

Liga 3 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
VS
02:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Locomotive Tbilisi host Merani Tbilisi in the Liga 3. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Locomotive Tbilisi have averaged 1.48 scored and 1.38 conceded recently, against Merani Tbilisi's 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded. Past meetings favor Locomotive Tbilisi slightly — 3-2-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 3, 2026, ending 1:0. Model xG sits at 1.81 vs 1.63, favoring Merani Tbilisi. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

27%
Locomotive Tbilisi
35%
Draws
38%
Merani Tbilisi
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Merani Tbilisi

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

38% / Low Confidence
  • Merani Tbilisi carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model gives Merani Tbilisi a 38% chance of winning this.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71%
Locomotive Tbilisi Clean Sheet 14%
Merani Tbilisi Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Locomotive Tbilisi Merani Tbilisi
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 11 12
Draws 7 8
Losses 11 10
Goals Scored 1.48 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.38 1.6
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 3, 2026 Liga 3
Merani Tbilisi vs Locomotive Tbilisi
1:0
Dec 1, 2023 Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga 2
Locomotive Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi
5:0
Sep 22, 2023 Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga 2
Merani Tbilisi vs Locomotive Tbilisi
0:2
Jun 9, 2023 Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga 2
Locomotive Tbilisi vs Merani Tbilisi
5:2
Apr 25, 2023 Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga 2
Merani Tbilisi vs Locomotive Tbilisi
3:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Locomotive Tbilisi 27 / 100
Merani Tbilisi 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Locomotive Tbilisi Merani Tbilisi

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Merani Tbilisi Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Locomotive Tbilisi scored in 86% of their last 29 games.

Games between these two average 4.00 goals.

Merani Tbilisi has conceded goals in 67% of their last 30 outings.

Locomotive Tbilisi has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Locomotive Tbilisi VS Merani Tbilisi
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 2.13
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Locomotive Tbilisi

(Home)
09 Oct
Didube
1 : 3
Locomotive Tbilisi
17 Sept
Locomotive Tbilisi
2 : 0
Orbi
09 Sept
WIT Georgia
2 : 1
Locomotive Tbilisi
03 Sept
Locomotive Tbilisi
3 : 3
FC Tbilisi 2025
27 Aug
Dinamo Tbilisi 2
1 : 1
Locomotive Tbilisi
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Merani Tbilisi

(Away)
09 Oct
Merani Tbilisi
2 : 2
Iveria Khashuri
17 Sept
FC Iberia 2010 Tbilisi
2 : 2
Merani Tbilisi
10 Sept
Merani Tbilisi
4 : 1
Khobi
03 Sept
Margveti 2006
0 : 2
Merani Tbilisi
27 Aug
Merani Tbilisi
4 : 1
FC Gardabani
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Guria 23 17 3 3 67:11 54
2 FC Tbilisi 2025 23 15 7 1 57:14 52
3 Iberia 1999 2 23 11 9 3 37:19 42
4 Merani Tbilisi 23 11 7 5 39:29 40
5 WIT Georgia 23 11 5 7 37:25 38
6 Gonio 23 11 5 7 32:24 38
7 Orbi 23 10 5 8 39:28 35
8 Didube 23 9 7 7 35:31 34
9 Dinamo Tbilisi 2 23 9 5 9 34:33 32
10 Locomotive Tbilisi 23 8 7 8 30:29 31
11 Margveti 2006 23 9 3 11 30:39 30
12 Khobi 23 7 3 13 31:46 24
13 FC Gardabani 23 4 4 15 19:56 16
14 Betlemi Keda 23 4 4 15 15:55 16
15 Iveria Khashuri 23 1 11 11 24:48 14
16 FC Iberia 2010 Tbilisi 23 2 5 16 19:58 11
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