Zooveti vs Aragvi Dusheti - David Kipiani Cup

There is a notable edge to this David Kipiani Cup fixture. When Zooveti meet Aragvi Dusheti at the home ground on June 25, 2026, both will sense an opportunity to land a telling blow. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

There is plenty riding on this David Kipiani Cup encounter for Zooveti and Aragvi Dusheti alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. The hosts will hope that the the home ground crowd can inspire a performance, whatever the numbers suggest. Aragvi Dusheti will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Adam Bate examines Joao Moutinho's extraordinary longevity as the Braga midfielder turns 40 years old In Portugal, Sporting also dropped points late in the game as they conceded in stoppage time at Famalicao despite the home side being down to 10 men.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Zooveti will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Aragvi Dusheti's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. Marcus Thuram attracts Tottenham interest They are hoping to add a physically imposing striker with tactical flexibility, […] The post Tottenham emerge as strong contenders for €60m-rated French international appeared first on CaughtOffside.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the David Kipiani Cup picture. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.