Georgia will square off against the Czech Republic at Volksparkstadion in their second group-stage match of UEFA Euro 2024 on Saturday. Both teams suffered losses in their campaign openers and need to avoid a loss in this match to keep their knockout-stage hopes alive.
The Crusaders made their debut in the European Championships against Turkey on Tuesday and registered themselves on the scoresheet as Georges Mikautadze scored an equalizing goal in the 32nd minute. Turkey scored twice in the second half to inflict a 3-1 loss on Georgia.
Nároďák got their campaign underway against Portugal and fell to a 2-1 loss. Lukáš Provod scored the opener in the 62nd minute, with Vladimír Coufal picking up the assist. Portugal pulled level thanks to Robin Hranáč's own goal. They bagged the match-winner in stoppage time with substitute Francisco Conceição scoring just seconds after coming off the bench.
A loss will all but confirm elimination for either side while they will still be in contention for a spot in the knockout stage if this match ends in a draw.
Georgia vs Czech Republic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams will meet for the first time in a competitive match.
- The Crusaders scored on their debut in the competition and will look to continue their goalscoring form in this match.
- Czechia scored from their only shot on target against Portugal and saw their unbeaten run end after seven games in their loss in the campaign opener.
- Nároďák have just one win in their last five games in the European Championship while suffering three losses.
- Georgia have scored at least one goal in nine of their last 10 games in all competitions, including friendlies.
Georgia vs Czech Republic Prediction
Jvarosnebi put on a great display during their campaign opener, which marked their debut in a major international competition. They had five shots on target and maintained 44% possession. Willy Sagnol is expected to field a similar starting XI from their campaign opener. Otar Kiteishvili was an unused substitute and might get the nod to start here.
Národní tým struggled in their campaign opener as they had just one shot on target and managed just 26% possession. They have just two wins in their last 10 games in the European Championship while failing to score in four games and might struggle here.
The stakes are high for both teams and, considering their current form, they are expected to settle for a draw.
Prediction: Georgia 2-2 Czech Republic
Georgia vs Czech Republic Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Georges Mikautadze to score or assist any time - Yes