Dila Gori vs Apollon Prediction 23 July 2026
💣 Gori is set to host the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League second qualifying round, as local side Dila take on Cypriot outfit Apollon. The Georgian club will look to make the most of their home advantage before facing a daunting return trip to Cyprus. For the visitors from Limassol, this marks a challenging start to their European campaign, as they are yet to play an official match this season. The sweltering Georgian heat and passionate home support promise to test the visitors to their limits. Expect an entertaining contest.
Head-to-Head
📊 These two sides have never met before.
Head-to-head statistics Dila Gori - Apollon

Dila Gori Team Overview
Georgian side Dila advanced to the second qualifying round after beating modest Virtus 3-1 at home. The return leg was a tougher affair - they lost 1-0 - but the aggregate lead was enough to go through. In early July the club also played in the national Super Cup, where they fell to Dinamo Tbilisi in a gruelling match. At home in Gori, Dila are a different proposition - organised, physical, and very hard to beat. They rarely give anything away there. The team is in good shape and ready to take on the Cypriots.
Match Results: Dila Gori

Apollon Limassol Team Overview
Cypriot side Apollo ended last football year on a sour note, losing the cup final to Pafos 0-2. Over the summer, the team prepared for the new season with a series of friendlies against European clubs. The results were decent - wins over Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles, plus a draw with AEK Larnaca. Away from home, though, it's a different story. Apollo have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 away matches.
Match Results: Apollon Limassol
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Playing away in Georgia is traditionally tough for any European club - the humidity and the crowd pressure are relentless. Apollon haven't played a competitive match yet this season, so they're coming in cold. Dila, on the other hand, are already in rhythm and will have the full weight of home advantage behind them. Given the Cypriots' poor away record, dictating terms in Gori looks unlikely. The bet on the Dila not to lose makes sense here. A 1-1 draw is possible.