Flora Tallinn vs Iberia prediction 08.07.2026 | UEFA Champions League
Flora Tallinn
Kick off:
Date:
FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
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2.82
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3.65
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2.28
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, Qualification Round 1
- Date: 8th July, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:00 UK / 18:00 CEST
- Venue: A. Le Coq Arena
The opening round of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign pits Estonian champions Flora Tallinn against Georgian title winners Iberia. Both clubs have earned reputations as consistent domestic contenders and will be aiming to establish an early advantage before next week's return leg in Tbilisi. With both leagues already well underway, match fitness should not be an issue, making this an intriguing clash between two sides.
Flora Tallinn team overview
Flora arrive in excellent domestic form. The Estonian giants have been among the Premium Liiga's strongest teams throughout the campaign and strengthened their position near the top of the table with a convincing 3-0 victory over Kuressaare at the weekend. They have scored freely in league competition while maintaining one of the division's strongest defensive records, carrying momentum into European action.
Playing in mid-season should benefit Flora considerably compared to clubs entering Europe directly from pre-season. Their attacking play has been fluid, with the team enjoying a lengthy scoring streak heading into the tie, while confidence at A. Le Coq Arena remains high.
No major injury concerns have emerged in the build-up, allowing the coaching staff to select from an almost full-strength squad. Official squad lists also suggest no significant absences ahead of kick-off.
Last matches of Flora Tallinn
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FC Kuressaare
0 : 3
Flora Tallinn
Meistriliiga
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Levadia
1 : 2
Flora Tallinn
Meistriliiga
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Flora Tallinn
1 : 2
Paide Linnameeskond
Meistriliiga
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Vaprus
1 : 2
Flora Tallinn
Meistriliiga
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Flora Tallinn
1 : 3
Levadia
Meistriliiga
Flora Tallinn lineup
Goalkeeper
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33
Evert Grünvald
Defenders
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7
Danil Kuraksin
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23
Mihhail Kolobov
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6
Robert Veering
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26
Sander Tovstik
Midfielders
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32
ladislav Kreida
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14
Tony Varjund
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21
Andero Kaares
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20
Sergei Zenjov
Forwards
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11
Rauno Sappinen
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17
Taaniel Usta
Iberia team overview
Iberia 1999 arrive as reigning Georgian champions after another impressive domestic campaign. The Tbilisi-based club has become one of Georgia's emerging forces and has steadily gained valuable European experience in recent seasons.
The visitors have enjoyed a productive run in front of goal, scoring in eight consecutive competitive matches before this fixture. That attacking consistency could prove important against one of Estonia's strongest defensive sides.
As with Flora, there are no widely reported major injury concerns affecting Iberia's expected starting eleven.
Last matches of FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
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FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
5 : 6
FC Torpedo Kutaisi
Super Cup
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FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
1 : 0
Dinamo Tbilisi
Super Cup
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FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
2 : 1
Meshakhte
Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
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FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
1 : 2
Rustavi
Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
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FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
1 : 1
Spaeri
Crystalbet Erovnuli Liga
FC Saburtalo Tbilisi lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Giorgi Makaridze
Defenders
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20
Armel Zohouri
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25
Aleksandre Amisulashvili
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4
Vahid Selimović
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27
Giorgi Kutsia
Midfielders
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8
Bakar Kardava
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11
Andria Bartishvili
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6
Nikoloz Dadiani
Forwards
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7
Paata Gudushauri
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24
Vakhtang Bedoshvili
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9
Amiran Dzagania
Prediction
Under 2.5 goals looks an attractive option, while a draw after 90 minutes would not be a surprise given how closely matched these two champions appear heading into the first leg.
Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals.
Three reasons we expect Under 2.5 Goals
- Flora have been very solid defensively domestically this season, keeping nine clean sheets in 18 Premium Liiga matches.
- Iberia have also been relatively solid at the back, and their matches have not featured many goals in domestic competition, with under 2.5 goals landing in three of their last six Erovnuli Liga outings.
- Both teams may approach the first-leg fixture more cautiously, looking to decide the fate of this tie in the second leg.
Main prediction Flora Tallinn - FC Saburtalo Tbilisi
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
2.08
