The anticipation is building for the Euro 2024 qualifying playoff between Georgia and Greece, set to take place on 26th March 2024.
With both teams eyeing a spot in the prestigious tournament, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Here’s a deeper look into the teams’ current form, team news, and predictions for this crucial matchup.
Current Form
Georgia's Current Form
Georgia is on the brink of making history, aiming for their first appearance in a major tournament.
The team showcased their potential by securing a 2-0 victory against Luxembourg, even without their star player, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Their recent form has been impressive, with only one loss in their last five matches across all competitions, highlighting their scoring ability and resilience at home.
Greece's Current Form
On the other hand, Greece, the Euro 2004 champions, are looking to return to the European stage after missing out on the last two editions.
They have shown formidable attacking prowess, evidenced by a 5-0 demolition of Kazakhstan in their semi-final.
With only one loss in their last six matches, Greece’s attacking flair and consistent performance have seemingly become their trademarks.
Team News
Georgia Team News
Georgia welcomes back Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who missed the previous game due to suspension.
His return could see Georges Mikautadze making way despite the team's recent success without their key player.
The Georgian squad didn't suffer any new injuries against Luxembourg, allowing them to field an otherwise unchanged lineup.
Greece Team News
Greece also heads into the match with a full-strength team, without any new injury concerns or suspensions from their emphatic win over Kazakhstan.
This stability means Gus Poyet can field a strong lineup, hoping to leverage their recent attacking form to secure a victory in Tbilisi.
Scoreline Prediction
This match pits two teams against each other, both capable of attacking football and coming off impressive semi-final wins.
The game is expected to be tightly contested, with the potential for plenty of goals.
Considering Greece's historical upper hand and recent form, they might just edge out Georgia in a tight affair.
Predicted Scoreline: Georgia 1-2 Greece
FAQs
What time does the match start? The match kicks off at 5 pm UK time on 26th March 2024.
Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi.
Who are the players to watch? For Georgia, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the key player, while Greece's attacking unit, including Anastasios Bakasetas and Dimitrios Pelkas, are the ones to watch.
What’s at stake? The winner secures a spot in Euro 2024, joining the likes of Portugal, Turkey, and the Czech Republic in Group F.
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