FC Astana – Dinamo Tbilisi : Preview & Prediction
The European adventure begins for Astana and Dinamo Tbilisi, who clash in the 1st qualifying round of the Champions League. Astana are the reigning champions of the Kazakhstan league. This team already has some experience in this competition, as in the 2015-2016 season they finished 4th in their Champions League group, and in the 2018-2019 season they reached the Europa League group stage, where they also finished in 4th place. Dinamo Tbilisi, meanwhile, are the reigning Georgian League champions and have a European Cup Winners’ Cup to their name, having won it in 1981. They also reached the group stage of the Europa League a few years ago. In all, they have played 44 matches in European competitions. However, the Kazakh league is still a slightly higher level than Georgia’s, and home advantage should make the difference in this encounter.
Astana have just won 7 consecutive home games.
Dinamo Tbilisi lost their last away match.
Over the past decade, Astana have managed to reach the group stage of both the Champions League and the Europa League.
The Kazakh team has a ground that can accommodate 30,000 spectators. The “pitch” factor will be important in this match.
FC Astana – Dinamo Tbilisi : Betting Tips
FC Astana – Win Odds: 2.25
