Game Preview: Georgia vs. Czech Republic
Georgia: Georgia experienced a harsh introduction to European Championship football with a 3-1 loss to Turkey. Despite a spirited performance and 14 shots on goal, they lacked the clinical edge needed to secure points. Coach Willy Sagnol will be keen to address these finishing issues as Georgia aims for a more efficient attacking display against the Czech Republic. Expect Georgia to maintain their attacking philosophy, but they must capitalize on scoring opportunities to avoid another defeat.
Czech Republic: The Czech Republic also faced late heartbreak, falling 2-1 to Portugal. Despite taking an early lead, defensive lapses and poor goalkeeping led to their downfall. Coach Ivan Haลกek’s side demonstrated their potential to compete but need to show more bravery in attack. Facing Georgia, they will look to exploit defensive weaknesses and secure a crucial win to boost their knockout stage prospects.
Key Stats & Insights:
- Georgia had 14 shots in their defeat to Turkey, the most by any team in their debut European Championship match.
- Both teams have scored in four of Georgia’s last six matches.
- Czech Republic have lost seven of their last 12 group-stage matches at the Euros (W3 D2).
- Each of the Czech Republic’s last five matches has produced goals at both ends.
Team Form and Performance
Georgia โ Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Record: 4 wins, 5 losses, 1 draw
- Average Goals: 1.8
- Average Attempts: 9.1
- Average Possession: 45.3%
- Top Scorer: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (4 goals)
- Key Player: Giorgi Chakvetadze (3 assists)
- Defensive Stats: Conceding 2.2 goals per game on average
Czech Republic โ Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Record: 4 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws
- Average Goals: 1.4
- Average Attempts: 12.9
- Average Possession: 50.1%
- Top Scorers: Tomas Soucek, Vaclav Cerny (3 goals each)
- Key Player: Vladimir Coufal (2 assists)
- Defensive Stats: Conceding 1.0 goals per game on average
Head-to-Head Records:
- This will be the first-ever meeting between Georgia and Czech Republic.
- Czech Republic have won five of their last six matches against teams they faced for the first time.
Player Form and Availability:
Georgia (5-3-2 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Defenders: Otar Kakabadze, Lasha Dvali, Guram Kashia, Saba Kverkvelia
- Midfielders: Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Anzor Mekvabishvili
- Forwards: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Georges Mikautadze
Czech Republic (3-5-2 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Jindrich Stanek
- Defenders: Ladislav Krejci II, Robin Hranac, Vladimir Coufal, David Doudera
- Midfielders: Tomas Holes, Lukas Provod, Tomas Soucek, Pavel Sulc
- Forwards: Patrik Schick, Jan Kuchta
Market Analysis (Odds):
- Czech Republic to Win: 1.75 (57% implied probability)
- Georgia to Win: 4.75
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Balanced odds
- Both Teams to Score: Even odds
Predictions:
- Georgia may struggle to break down a disciplined Czech defense.
- Czech Republic likely to exploit Georgia’s defensive vulnerabilities.
- Predicted Score: Georgia 1-2 Czech Republic
- Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score (BTTS Yes) at 1.83 odds.