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Saburtalo vs. Larne Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Saburtalo host Larne at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round. With the tie finely poised after the first leg, this return fixture will decide who advances closer to the group stage. The stakes are high for both clubs, who are looking to extend their European campaigns and turn a tight matchup in their favour. This is a key spot to examine Saburtalo vs Larne stats in detail before the decisive 90 minutes.

The match sits within the early qualifying phase of the UEFA Europa League, where margins are often slim and a single goal can define a season’s European story. The first leg in Larne ended goalless, leaving everything to play for in Tbilisi. With home advantage now shifting to Saburtalo and betting markets slightly favouring the Georgian side, the Saburtalo vs Larne stats and the emerging head-to-head pattern provide a useful guide to how this second leg might unfold.

Head-to-head record

The record shows that Saburtalo and Larne have met once so far in UEFA Europa League qualifying.

  • Previous meetings: 1
  • Saburtalo wins: 0
  • Draws: 1
  • Larne wins: 0

Saburtalo vs Larne Timeline & Historical Context

The Saburtalo vs Larne timeline in European competition begins with their first-leg clash on 4 August 2026 at Inver Park in Larne. In that UEFA Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round fixture, Larne and Saburtalo played out a 0-0 draw. The match, refereed by Mohammad Al-Emara of Finland, remained goalless at both half-time and full-time, reflecting a tight contest where neither side could find a breakthrough.

That initial meeting established a balanced head-to-head profile: Larne enjoyed home advantage but were unable to convert it into a win, while Saburtalo showed enough defensive solidity to leave Northern Ireland with a clean sheet. With no away goals rule in effect in modern European competition formats, the 0-0 result means the tie effectively restarts in Tbilisi, though the psychological edge of having already contained Larne away from home may be significant for Saburtalo.

Given the limited historical depth between these clubs, the rivalry is still in its formative stage. However, the first chapter suggests a cautious matchup where both sides have prioritised defensive organisation. As a result, the Saburtalo vs Larne timeline so far points to a finely balanced tie in which small tactical adjustments and set-piece efficiency in the second leg could prove decisive.

Saburtalo vs Larne Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head numbers are straightforward but still informative for such a new pairing.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Saburtalo 0 - 0 Larne
  • Average Goals per Match: Saburtalo 0.00 vs Larne 0.00

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Saburtalo's stadium: 0 matches played here — Saburtalo won 0 (as home side), Larne won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Larne's stadium: 1 match played here — Larne won 0 (as home side), Saburtalo won 0 (as away side), 1 draw

Saburtalo vs Larne Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Saburtalo vs Larne last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 04 August 2026: Larne 0-0 Saburtalo (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 3rd Qualifying Round

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Saburtalo Matches Results and Stats

For Saburtalo, the available record in the current UEFA Europa League season to date consists of one match, the away leg at Inver Park. That fixture ended in a draw, with Saburtalo keeping a clean sheet but also failing to score. Their season-to-date form in this competition reflects a defensively solid yet offensively subdued profile, with no goals scored or conceded and a single draw on the board.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Larne Matches Results and Stats

Larne’s season-to-date profile in the UEFA Europa League mirrors that of Saburtalo. They have played one match, the home leg of this tie, which finished 0-0. Larne recorded a clean sheet but were also unable to break down Saburtalo’s defence, resulting in a neutral statistical picture: no wins, no losses, and no goals either scored or conceded in European play so far this season.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 1, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

With only one prior meeting and a 0-0 scoreline, the historical numbers between Saburtalo and Larne are limited but clear: this is a tie defined so far by defensive discipline and a lack of cutting edge in the final third. The head-to-head record is perfectly balanced in terms of results and goals, and the venue split shows that Larne were unable to exploit home advantage in the first leg. Now, Saburtalo return to Tbilisi for the decisive second leg, backed by bookmakers who marginally favour the home side. While the stats suggest a cautious and low-scoring matchup, the combination of home advantage for Saburtalo and the all-or-nothing nature of a qualifying decider could nudge the contest toward a more open pattern. Overall, the trends lean slightly toward Saburtalo, but the narrow data sample underlines that this remains a finely poised, competitive tie.

Saburtalo vs Larne H2H Statistics updated on 08 August 2026.

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