Shturmi vs Aragvi Dusheti - Erovnuli Liga 2

Season-defining implications hang over this Erovnuli Liga 2 clash at the home ground, where Shturmi host Aragvi Dusheti on May 24, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. Anderson was pointing out that City had held the whip hand in this fixture "for as long as I've known", which isn't exactly inaccurate but will also fan the flames ahead of Sunday's Old Trafford showdown.

There is plenty riding on this Erovnuli Liga 2 encounter for Shturmi and Aragvi Dusheti alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, WDWWL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 40.74%. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, WLLLD in their last five and a win rate of 37.04% reflecting their unpredictability. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Shturmi will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Aragvi Dusheti will back themselves to cause problems on the break. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Leeds are also looking to bring in another striker to provide cover for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, who both have patchy injury records.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 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. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.