Dinamo Batumi saw off Torpedo Kutaisi 3-2 in the Erovnuli Liga on Sunday evening. The result keeps the home side on course for a top-four finish while Torpedo remain sixth in the table.
There were no red cards, though Torpedo picked up three yellow cards compared to five for the hosts. The attacking numbers tell their own story: Dinamo registered 137 attacks against 83 for the visitors. Nine corners came for the home side, eight for the away side.
Dinamo Batumi dominated possession at 61 per cent and mustered six shots on target, while Torpedo managed seven despite having fewer opportunities overall. The visitors' shot accuracy was higher, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
By then, the home side had built on their recent form. They are unbeaten in five league games — a 2-2 draw with Dila, followed by victories over Sabalalo, Rustavi and Spaeri, plus a 4-2 win against Torpedo earlier this month. The away side's recent run has been more erratic: one win from their last five matches.
We had predicted an away victory with 47 per cent confidence before kick-off. The game went the other way. Dinamo's attacking volume and consistency through the final third proved decisive.
After 27 matches, Dinamo Batumi sit third on 47 points — three wins, eight draws, six defeats. Torpedo Kutaisi remain sixth on 36 points with nine wins, nine draws and eight losses. The gap between them widens to 11 points.