Kolkheti Poti vs Samtredia - Erovnuli Liga 2

When Kolkheti Poti and Samtredia clash at the home ground on April 22, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Erovnuli Liga 2 fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Rush will take over under centre for the Falcons as they prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, with the team’s quarterback situation taking an unexpected turn heading into the season opener.

Both camps will view the Erovnuli Liga 2 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Results have been in short supply for the hosts, with DWDWD across their last five and a campaign win rate of 22.22% that makes for grim reading. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, WLWWW in their last five and a campaign win rate of 40.74%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. If you're Arsenal and wanting to win the Premier League, and you take six points off those teams, then you're near-on winning the Premier League.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. If that happens before the summer transfer deadline, it's understood that a loan could be on the cards for the defender for the season.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. In terms of outgoings, Perri seems closest to an exit, but that will likely have to wait until Trafford's mandated holiday after the World Cup is over or a No 2 arrives.