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Georgia vs Northern Ireland Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/09/2026
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Georgia arrive in fine fettle for this Nations League B Group 2 opener, their recent form reading two wins and two draws from the last four outings. Buoyed by their remarkable Euro 2024 campaign, where they reached the last 16, Willy Sagnol's side carry genuine belief. The squad began an intensive preparation camp in Tbilisi on 21 September, with Wolfsberger AC midfielder Otar Mamageishvili earning a maiden call-up to a settled group.
Northern Ireland's form makes for less encouraging reading, with just one win from their last four matches and two defeats in that spell. Michael O'Neill faces a gruelling schedule of four fixtures in eleven days, prompting him to name a 28-man squad to ensure adequate depth. The manager has spoken positively about several players securing strong club moves over the summer, yet this remains a rebuilding project with a young side still searching for consistency.
Georgia's home record provides the foundation for backing the hosts at 1.80. Willy Sagnol's side have been unbeaten in their last four matches, collecting eight points from a possible twelve. That consistency, combined with the confidence gained from their remarkable Euro 2024 campaign, makes them a formidable proposition on home soil against a Northern Ireland outfit still very much in transition under Michael O'Neill.
Northern Ireland's recent trajectory tells a concerning story. With just one win from their past four fixtures and two defeats in that sequence, O'Neill's young squad face a steep challenge. The added burden of four matches in eleven days will test their depth considerably. Georgia, by contrast, have prepared methodically at their Tbilisi training camp, and the inclusion of debutant Otar Mamageishvili signals Sagnol's willingness to freshen his options.
The value pick centres on a home win paired with under 2.5 goals at 1.84. Georgia tend to control proceedings without producing high-scoring affairs, and Northern Ireland's rebuilding side are unlikely to open up freely. A disciplined, professional Georgian victory by a single goal looks the likeliest outcome in this fixture. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di gioco.
Trends to Know about Georgia vs Northern Ireland
- Georgia average 1.6 goals per match recently
- Northern Ireland winless in last four
- Georgia buoyed by Euro 2024 momentum
Form & Statistics: Georgia vs Northern Ireland
Georgia
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Northern Ireland
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Lineups: Georgia vs Northern Ireland
Georgia
Starters
- 1 Giorgi Mamardashvili
- 2 Otar Kakabadze
- 3 Luka Goglichidze
- 4 Luka Lochoshvili
- 5 Irakli Azarovi
- 6 Giorgi Kochorashvili
- 7 Otar Kiteishvili
- 8 Giorgi Chakvetadze
- 9 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- 10 Georges Mikautadze
- 11 Zuriko Davitashvili
Northern Ireland
Starters
- 1 Pierce Charles
- 2 Trai Hume
- 3 Daniel Ballard
- 4 Eoin Toal
- 5 Ciaron Brown
- 6 Jamal Lewis
- 7 Shea Charles
- 8 Isaac Price
- 9 Ethan Galbraith
- 10 Jamie Reid
- 11 Dion Charles
Absent
- Conor Bradley (Serious knee injury.)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculative tag at this stage, drawn from a single source, so some caution is warranted before kickoff. That said, the projected 4-3-3 versus 5-3-2 contest sets an intriguing tactical frame, with Georgia's expansive width likely to probe a Northern Ireland side set up to be compact and hard to break down.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the obvious focal point for the hosts, and Michael O'Neill's visitors will need their back five to hold its shape and deny him the space to operate. Northern Ireland's narrow midfield trio faces a considerable test of discipline against a Georgian side that, on home soil, will carry genuine ambition in this opening Nations League fixture.
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Georgia vs Northern Ireland kicks off on 25 September 2026 at 17:00 local time.
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