The Daily Star Ireland
The Czech Republic will take on Georgia in a pivotal Nations League match on Tuesday. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ recent performances, their head-to-head record, and predictions for the game.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic heads into this match following a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in their previous Nations League encounter. They had 48% possession and registered 15 shots, with seven on target. Lukáš Červ opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Ukraine equalized through Artem Dovbyk in the second half.
The Czech side has been consistent in attack, scoring in each of their last six matches, netting nine goals. However, their defense has been less reliable, conceding 10 goals during the same stretch. While their attacking form is likely to continue, defensive weaknesses could be a factor in this upcoming match.
Georgia
Georgia will be looking to recover from a 1-0 loss to Albania in their latest Nations League game. Despite dominating possession with 64% and taking 16 shots, they were unable to convert their opportunities. The match was decided by a 48th-minute goal from Kristjan Asllani for Albania.
Under the guidance of coach Willy Sagnol, Georgia has scored eight goals in their last six matches but has also conceded seven. To secure a positive result against the Czech Republic, they will need to improve both their finishing and defensive organization.
Head-to-Head Record
The most recent encounter between these two teams took place on September 7, 2024, in the Nations League, where Georgia claimed a commanding 4-1 victory. Despite having just 44% possession, Georgia made the most of their chances, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Georges Mikautadze, and Giorgi Kochorashvili.
The Czech Republic had 10 shots, five on target, with Lukáš Kalvach scoring their only goal. The match was officiated by Orel Grinfeld.
Team News
Both teams have fully fit squads for this match, with no injury concerns for either side. Czech Republic manager Ivan Hašek and Georgia’s Willy Sagnol will both be able to field their strongest possible lineups.
Prediction
Georgia is expected to put pressure on the Czech defense and should manage to score. However, with the Czech Republic’s attacking strength and the advantage of playing at home, they are likely to come out on top.
The predicted result is a 2-1 victory for the Czech Republic. A high-scoring game is anticipated, with over 1.5 goals expected, ensuring an exciting contest between the two teams.
