Armenia vs Georgia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Nations League

Armenia vs Georgia Preview

Tournament: UEFA Nations League

Date: Thursday, March 20

Kick-off time: 17:00 GMT

Venue: Vargen Sargsyan Republican Stadium

Armenia is set to lock horns with Georgia in the final qualification round of the UEFA Nations League on Thursday at the Vargen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. The winner of this clash will secure their place in the second division of this competition.

Armenia endured a mixed campaign in the third tier of the Nations League finishing second in the group c having accumulated seven points from six matches to earn themselves a playoff spot. In a group comprising of North Macedonia, Faroe Islands, and Latvia, many expected them to fight for the top spot and get promoted to the second tier. However, they could only manage to together two wins, one draw, and losing another three. Although they have scored eight goals from six matches, their defensive shape has led them having concede nine goals in those matches with only Latvia conceding more than them.

Georgia on the other hand also endured a tough run in the B division after being drawn against Czechia, Ukraine, and Albania. With emerging talents like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze in their ranks, many expected them to fight for the top spot after their impressive performance in the UEFA Euro. However, they could only manage to finish in third gathering seven points in six matches having secured two wins, one draw, and losing another three. This clash will be crucial for them as this will decide their fate for next season.

Armenia Team News

Armenia will miss the trio of Eduard Spertsyan, Hovhannes and Norberto Briasco due to injuries for this clash. It comes as a blow for the home side considering the importance of this clash. Also, Lucas Zelarayan has pulled out of the squad citing personal problems for his absence.

Georgia Team News

Willy Sagnol has a big decision to make because two of their key players Guram Kashia and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are suspended for this match serving a one-game suspension after picking up the maximum yellow cards in the competition so far. Luka Latsabidze has also received his first call-up to the national side after impressing the coach with his performance in the youth setup.

Armenia vs Georgia Predicted Lineups

Armenia predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Cancarevic

Defenders: Tiknizyan, Muradyan, Haroyan, Hovhannisyan

Midfielders: Manvelyan, Udo, Iwu

Attackers: Bichakhchyan, Ranos, Serobyan

Georgia predicted lineup (5-3-2):

Goalkeeper: Mamardashvili

Defenders: Lochoshvili, Dvali, Kashia, Goglichidze, Kakabadze

Midfielders: Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze

Attackers: Mikautadze, Zizzivadze

Armenia vs Georgia H2H Record

Armenia and Georgia have only faced each other three times in the previous encounters with both sides securing one win each while drawing another one. Their most recent fixture ended in a away victory for Armenia in a 1-2 score-line.

Key players to watch in Armenia vs Georgia

Vahan Bichakhchyan (Armenia)

The Legia Warszawa player is having a good season with Legia Warszawa this season having scored two goals while assisting another four. He is one of the experienced players on the team who has been with the team for a while. This will be his 41st cap for Armenia having made his debut in 2020 for whom he scored five goals so far in the international stage. Known for his creativity and excellent passing distribution, Bichakhchyan will be crucial for unlocking the visitor's defense with his pinpoint passings.

Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)

Georges Mikautadze burst onto the scene at UEFA Euro where he caught the eye of everyone with impressive performances ultimately becoming one of the top scorers in the tournament. This run of form saw him secure a big-money move to Lyon where he has scored 13 goals this term. Mikautadze also has a tremendous 2024 with the Georgia national team having appeared for them 21 times in which he has found the back of the net ten times. With Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suspended for this clash, Mikautadze will have to be at his brilliant best to help the team take a comfortable lead to the second leg.

Armenia vs Georgia Prediction

Both teams have suffered poor results in recent matches with one win in their last five matches. Armenia finished second in their group while Georgia finished third. Armenia as compared to Georgia is not that strong on paper and will be slight favourites for the victory here.

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