Match Information
Date and time: 7 September 2024 at 16:00 UTC
Referee: Orel Grinfeld (Israel)
Stadium: Mikheil Meskhi Stadium
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Head-to-Head (H2H) Data
Georgia and Czechia have faced each other in the Euro 2024 group stages:
– Euro 2024: Georgia 1-1 Czechia
This recent fixture suggests that the teams were closely matched at that time.
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Recent Form
Georgia’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Spain (1-4 in Euro 2024)
– Win over Portugal (2-0 in Euro 2024)
– Draw with Czechia (1-1 in Euro 2024)
– Loss to Turkiye (1-3 in Euro 2024)
– Win over Montenegro (3-1 in friendly)
Czechia’s Recent Matches:
– Loss to Turkiye (1-2 in Euro 2024)
– Draw with Georgia (1-1 in Euro 2024)
– Loss to Portugal (1-2 in Euro 2024)
– Win over North Macedonia (2-1 in friendly)
– Win over Malta (7-1 in friendly)
Predicted Lineups
Georgia (4-3-3):
– GK: Giorgi Mamardashvili
– DEF: Luka Lochoshvili, Guram Kashia, Lasha Dvali, Otar Kakabadze
– MID: Giorgi Kochorashvili, Sandro Altunashvili, Georgiy Tsitaishvili
– FOR: Zuriko Davitashvili, Georges Mikautadze, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
– Coach: Willy Sagnol
Czechia (4-2-3-1):
– GK: Matěj Kovář
– DEF: David Zima, Robin Hranáč, Ladislav Krejčí, Vladimír Coufal
– MID: Tomáš Souček, Alex Kral, Matej Rynes, Ondřej Lingr, Adam Hložek
– FOR: Patrik Schick
– Coach: Ivan Hašek
Formations Analysis
Georgia’s 4-3-3:
– Strengths: Dynamic attacking trio, Kvaratskhelia’s ability to create chances, strong defensive presence in midfield.
– Weaknesses: Defensive vulnerabilities, sometimes struggles to maintain possession under pressure.
Czechia’s 4-2-3-1:
– Strengths: Strong central midfield with Souček and Kral, creative output from Hložek, experienced forward in Schick.
– Weaknesses: Defense can be exposed in wide areas, reliance on Schick for goals.
Match Prediction
Considerations:
– Home Advantage: Georgia playing at home in Tbilisi offers a significant boost.
– Recent Form: Both teams have had mixed results, but Georgia’s home win against Portugal is notable.
– H2H Results: The recent draw in Euro 2024 suggests a competitive balance between the sides.
Predicted Outcome: Draw
Scoreline Prediction: Georgia 1-1 Czechia
Potential Goal Scorers:
– Georgia: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
– Czechia: Patrik Schick
Considering Georgia’s home advantage and both teams’ recent form, a balanced draw seems likely. Both teams have key players who can make a decisive impact, but their overall performances suggest a close match with shared points.
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