Georgia vs Northern Ireland prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 25, 2026
UEFA Nations League B
On September 25, 2026, Georgia and Northern Ireland will face each other in the first round of UEFA Nations League Division B. The hosts are determined to win in front of their home fans in Tbilisi.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland: team news and expert analysis
Georgia made their debut at the most recent European Championship and even reached the knockout stage. However, they then finished only third in their Nations League group and exchanged wins with Bulgaria in qualifying, losing twice not only to Spain but also to Turkey. In 2026, the team alternated draws with Israel and Romania and victories over Lithuania and Bahrain in friendly matches.
Northern Ireland had a chance to qualify for the World Cup, but lost 0-2 to Italy in their very first playoff match. They have already played a friendly against their neighbors from Wales, which ended in a draw. At the start of the summer, during a new training camp, they defeated Guinea 1-0 but then lost 1-3 to France.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and his teammates score an average of 1.4 goals while conceding just over 1.8. For the British side, an average of one goal scored is accompanied by 1.2 conceded.
Previous matches: Georgia vs Northern Ireland
They have met just once, in 2008, in a friendly. Northern Ireland won that match 4-1.
We are finally expecting revenge. The hosts will win (odds – 1.89).
Georgia vs Northern Ireland: key statistics and trends
- Georgia have alternated draws and wins in their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Georgia's matches, while the average total goals per match is 3.2
- Northern Ireland have lost two of their last four matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Northern Ireland's matches, while the average total goals per match is 2.2
Georgia vs Northern Ireland: possible starting lineups
Georgia play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Mamardashvili - Goglichidze, Kharebashvili, Beriashvili, Lochoshvili - Kiteishvili, Kochorashvili, Eghoyan - Kvaratskhelia, Kvilitaia, Lobzhanidze
Northern Ireland play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Charles - Brown, McConville, Hume - Spencer, Devenny, Charles, McCann - Price, Kelly - Donley
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the UEFA Nations League standings
