Little separates these two sides at the moment in terms of form and quality, so I am predicting a scoring draw in Tbilisi.
Key Stats
- Georgia have drawn 3 of their last 4 home matches against Ukraine.
- Georgia have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 11 home matches.
- Georgia have seen BTTS in their last 4 home matches against Ukraine.
- Ukraine are unbeaten in 7 of their last 10 matches.
Ukraine Unbeaten in H2H
This is going to be the 12th head to head meeting between these nations and Ukraine hold a 7-0 advantage in terms of victories.
Hosts Hoping to Recover from Unexpected Defeat
Georgia had a disappointing start to the new UEFA Nations League campaign, suffering an unexpected 1-0 home loss against Northern Ireland on Friday.
Their best player Kvicha Kvaratskhelia missed a penalty in the 65th minute, while conceding deep in stoppage time. They had 1.71-1.09 xG and 62% possession.
Willy Sagnol's side looked solid in their June friendlies, holding Romania to a 1-1 draw then defeating Bahrein 2-0.
Ukraine Won Three Big Points on Friday
Ukraine are off to a great start in the UNL, collecting three points against Hungary on Friday, claiming a 1-0 victory in Budapest as underdogs.
Danylo Sikan was the sole scorer, finding the net on Gheorghiy Sudakov's assist just before the break. The Blue & Yellows finished this clash with 1.28-2.03 expected goals, 43% possession and 10-17 shots.
Ukraine are looking consistent under coach Andrea Maldera who took over from Serhiy Rebrov earlier this year. They defeated Poland 2-0 in his debut in late May but lost the follow up clash to favorites Denmark 2-1.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Georgia (4-3-3) Giorgi Mamardashvili; Otar Kakabadze, Luka Lochoshvili, Lasha Dvali, Saba Goglichidze; Giorgi Kochorashvili, Otar Kiteishvili, Giorgi Chakvetadze; Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Georges Mikautadze, Zuriko Davitashvili
Georgia have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of this clash. Otar Kakabadze has the most appearances for the national team on this roster (78).
Ukraine (4-3-3) Dmytro Riznyk; Illya Krupskyi, Illia Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Vitaliy Mykolenko; Volodymyr Brazhko, Heorhiy Sudakov, Yehor Nazaryna; Viktor Tsyhankov, Danylo Sikan, Vladyslav Vanat
Ukraine have to navigate the suspension of winger Oleksandr Nazarenko after his red card, relying instead on Viktor Tsyhankov.
Ukraine have to navigate the suspension of winger Oleksandr Nazarenko after his red card, relying instead on Viktor Tsyhankov.