Promotion is on the line as Czech Republic host Georgia in their final Group B1 fixture in the UEFA Nations League. The Czechs have shown some good form lately, particularly at home and should have the upper hand over their visitors, who appear to have lost their way a little.
Group B1 is one of the most open in this year’s UEFA Nations League with three teams still in with a chance of sealing promotion. The Czech Republic are currently top of the standings one point clear and need a win to move to the elite league.
Czech Republic are unbeaten in their last four matches, although they were held to a 0-0 draw in Albania last time out. Ivan Hasek’s men are solid in front of their fans and have won their last six home matches across all competitions.
Georgia made an impressive start to the UNL as they won their first two matches, including a 4-1 victory over Czech Republic. However they have lost two of their last three and played out a 1-1 draw with Ukraine in their previous fixture.
Sitting one point behind the Czechs, Georgia must win on Tuesday to stand a chance of gaining promotion. However, their away form has been poor with four defeats in their last five matches on their travels.
How the bookies view it: Czechs to triumph
The Czech Republic have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 8/11 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Georgia is valued at 7/2 while Betfred is also offering odds of 13/5 for a draw.
Head to head: Georgia on top
There have been only two previous meetings between both teams with Georgia unbeaten against Czech Republic. The Georgians held out for a 1-1 draw at Euro 2024 before claiming a 4-1 win in the reverse fixture back in September.
Players to watch: Czech attack to shine
Czech Republic are usually exciting at home and have scored at least two goals in each of their last two matches in front of their fans. Tomas Chory and Juraj Kuchta have caught the eye lately and can help the hosts produce over 1.5 goals at 8/11 with Betfred.
Georgia can also hold their own going forward and will look to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze in attack. Both men can combine to produce over 0.5 goals for the visitors at 1/2 with Betfred.
Probable line-ups
Kuchta was a second half substitute for Czech Republic last time out and could be handed a start on Tuesday. He should feature in attack alongside Chory while Tomas Holes is set to continue in defence.
Mikautadze scored off the bench for Georgia against Ukraine and is likely to start on Tuesday. Kvaratskhelia is also set to feature in attack while Guram Kashia should retain his place at the back.
Czech Republic: Kovar, Coufal, Holes, Jemelka, Boril, Cerv, Cerny, Soucek, Provod, Kuchta, Chory
Georgia: Mamardashvili, Lochoshvili, Kashia, Kverkvelia, Shengelia, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Kalabadze, Kvaratskhelia, Chakvetadze, Mikautadze
Anything else catch the eye?
The reverse fixture produced over 3.5 goals and a repeat is priced at 2/1 by Betfred. Over 2.5 goals is valued at 4/5 by Betfred, who are also offering odds of 8/11 on both teams to score.
Czech Republic have scored in both halves in their last two home matches and could be set for a similar pattern at 8/5 with Betfred. The Czechs are priced at minimal odds for a straight home victory, so a win and both teams to score could be considered at 5/2 with Betfred.
This UEFA Nations League match between Czech Republic and Georgia will be played on Nov 19, 2024 and kick off at 20:45. Check below for our tipsters best Czech Republic vs Georgia prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
