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Larne vs Saburtalo Prediction, Tips & Odds

Larne vs Saburtalo

UEFA Europa League3rd Qualifying Round
Larne
LLWWW
0 - 0
Inver Park, Larne
Saburtalo
DWLDD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.77
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.66 (implied 60.2%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 62.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.60). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.7% vs 60.2%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Larne to win against Saburtalo, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Larne's form has improved recently, with three wins in their last five matches. This resurgence suggests they are finding their rhythm at a crucial point in the season. Their ability to secure victories, especially in home fixtures, could play a significant role in this matchup. On the other hand, Saburtalo has shown mixed results, managing two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. While they have demonstrated resilience by picking up points in draws, their inconsistency may be a concern as they face a confident Larne side. The challenge for Saburtalo will be to convert their performances into a more decisive outcome against a team that is currently in better form. The model assigns a win probability of 60% for Larne, suggesting they are the more likely victors in this encounter. However, one caveat is that if Saburtalo can effectively disrupt Larne's momentum and build on their recent draws, they could pose a threat. The full method behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Larne Win38%2.97
Draw25%3.08
Saburtalo Win37%2.36
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8452.5%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6653.0%

Larne manage games at home, conceding just 1.27 goals per match. Saburtalo score 1.29 on the road.

Correct Score
Larne 1-1 Saburtalo
5.6717.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
Larne -0.5
2.8832%

Larne have been the stronger side, winning 53% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.67
17.7%
0-1
6.79
14.8%
0-0
7.77
12.9%
1-0
7.95
12.7%
1-2
8.76
11.5%
2-1
10.18
9.9%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Larne
-0.0
2.13
Saburtalo
+0.0
1.68
Larne
-0.3
2.62
Saburtalo
+0.3
1.98
Larne
-0.5
2.88
Saburtalo
+0.5
2.23
Larne
-1.5
6.50
Saburtalo
+1.5
5.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Larne are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Larne vs Saburtalo
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.883.202.442.151.671.831.83
Marathonbet
2.983.022.472.191.651.851.83
Betfair
2.903.102.402.201.601.801.91
Pinnacle
3.253.112.232.121.69
SBO
2.672.912.312.141.65
William Hill
2.902.902.301.851.85
Bet365
2.883.102.252.151.671.911.80
1xBet
3.063.112.542.231.681.851.85
Unibet
3.003.252.281.911.771.702.00
888Sport
2.902.902.302.201.621.851.85
Betano
3.153.052.352.181.671.831.88
Superbet
3.103.202.422.221.661.901.83
BetVictor
2.903.132.452.111.621.851.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
87.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
68.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
47%
Over 3.5 Goals
24.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XLarne or Draw
63%1.54
12Larne or Saburtalo
75%1.32
X2Draw or Saburtalo
62%1.35

Head to Head

Last 1 Meetings (evenly matched 0-0)
0 Larne1 Draw0 Saburtalo
04 Aug
Larne
0-0
Saburtalo
UEFA Europa League

The head-to-head record between Larne and Saburtalo stands at 0 wins for Larne, 1 draw, and 0 wins for Saburtalo. Their only encounter ended in a goalless draw, indicating a tightly contested match with no clear advantage for either side. The absence of goals suggests a low-scoring pattern, with both teams struggling to convert chances into scores. Since there has only been one match played, it is difficult to draw broader conclusions, but the lack of wins for either team may point to a balanced rivalry thus far.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
LarneSaburtalo
1.67Goals p.g.1.29
1.27Goals conceded p.g.1.29
47%Clean sheets21%
53%Win rate36%
2.93Avg goals in match2.57
68%Possession %71%
4.0Shots on target / game0.0
5.0Corners per game0.0
Larne
Recent Form

Larne have won 5 of their last 7 matches at home, drawing 0 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Larne 0-4 and beat Larne 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 3D 4L from the last 15 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LarneAll competitions
29 Jul
FK Crvena Zvezda
5-0
Larne
UEFA Champions League
21 Jul
Larne
0-4
FK Crvena Zvezda
UEFA Champions League
14 Jul
Larne
2-1
Tre Fiori
UEFA Champions League
29 Jun
H&W Welders
1-2
Larne
Friendlies Clubs
23 Jun
Larne
1-0
GAP Connah S Quay FC
Friendlies Clubs
20 Jun
Stranraer
0-0
Larne
Friendlies Clubs
8
Win
53%
3
Draw
20%
4
Lost
27%
Saburtalo
Recent Form

Saburtalo have won 1 of their last 4 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Saburtalo 1-1 and beat Margveti 2006 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 5W 5D 4L from the last 14 games (36% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: SaburtaloAll competitions
29 Jul
Slovan Bratislava
1-1
Saburtalo
UEFA Champions League
24 Jul
Margveti 2006
1-3
Saburtalo
David Kipiani Cup
21 Jul
Saburtalo
0-2
Slovan Bratislava
UEFA Champions League
14 Jul
Saburtalo
2-2
Flora Tallinn
UEFA Champions League
01 Jul
Saburtalo
2-2
Torpedo Kutaisi
Super Cup
27 Jun
Saburtalo
1-0
Dinamo Tbilisi
Super Cup
5
Win
36%
5
Draw
36%
4
Lost
29%

Lineups

Confirmed

Larne4-3-3Confirmed

4Aaron DonnellyDEF
23Tomas CosgroveDEF
11Sean GrahamDEF
3Matt RidleyDEF
45Montel GibsonFWD
30Matthew LustyFWD
1Rohan FergusonGK
25Dylan SloanMID
6Chris GallagherMID
15Ronan DohertyMID
26Dan BentMID
2Logan WallaceDEF
19Kevin O'HaraFWD
9Paul O'NeillFWD
16Jacob CarneyGK
22Jordan McEneffMID
14Benji MageeMID
17Joshua UkekMID
7Conor McKendryMID
47James SimpsonMID

Saburtalo4-3-3Confirmed

5Jemali Giorgi JinjolavaDEF
40Giorgi KobuladzeDEF
4Vahid SelimovićDEF
25Aleksandre AmisulashviliDEF
31Giorgi MakaridzeGK
10Zviad NatchkebiaMID
11Andria BartishviliMID
19Nika SikharulashviliMID
8Bakar KardavaMID
6Nikoloz DadianiMID
27Giorgi KutsiaMID
39Giorgi ChanturiaDEF
30Nikoloz BochorishviliDEF
9Amiran DzaganiaFWD
29Lado ChikhradzeFWD
17Stephen EndeFWD
1Tornike MegrelishviliGK
23Eldar KuliievMID
14Abdullahi Ibrahim AlhassanMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Larne

No reported absences

Saburtalo

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Larne Win2.97 (38.4%)
Saburtalo Win2.36 (36.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.15 (47%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.66 (53%)
Both Teams Score1.84 (52.5%)
BTTS No1.86 (47.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.08 (24.8%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Larne have averaged 5.0 corners per match at home; Saburtalo 0.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 3.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Larne have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 53% of their matches and averaging 1.7 goals per game. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Larne player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.