Hungary vs Georgia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 2, 2026
UEFA Nations League B
On October 2, 2026, Hungary and Georgia will face each other in Matchday 3 of UEFA Nations League B. Both teams need nothing less than a victory.
Hungary - Georgia: team news and expert analysis
Hungary lost their playoff to remain in League A against Turkey (1-6 on aggregate) and missed out to Ireland in the battle for second place in their qualifying group. They began the current campaign by hosting Ukraine. Despite having the better of the play, they failed to score, conceded a goal and lost. In Northern Ireland, they again drew a blank, settling for a goalless draw.
Georgia made their debut at Euro 2024 and even reached the knockout stage. However, they were subsequently forced to fight for their place in League B in the playoffs, although they comfortably defeated Armenia twice. In World Cup qualifying, they managed only a victory over Bulgaria. They began the current campaign at home against Northern Ireland. After losing to a late goal, Sagnol was dismissed. They did little more against Ukraine: the visitors came looking for a 0-0 draw and held on to that scoreline.
Soboslai and company score 1.3 goals per game while conceding considerably fewer — 0.8. The Caucasus visitors average 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
Previous meetings: Hungary - Georgia
In 2001, the national teams met in World Cup qualifying — and exchanged “home” victories.
Home advantage is important for both teams in this fixture. We believe Hungary will win on home soil (odds — 2.0).
Hungary - Georgia: key statistics and trends
- Hungary have not won in their last two matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Hungary’s matches, with an average total of 2.1 goals per game
- Georgia have lost just one of their last six matches
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Georgia’s matches, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
Hungary - Georgia: possible starting line-ups
Hungary play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Toth - Bolla, Orban, Csinger, Kerkez - Jurek, Csongvai - Schafer, Szucs, Soboszlai - Lukacs
Georgia play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible line-up): Mamardashvili - Goglichidze, Dvali, Lochoshvili, Kakabadze, Tsitaishvili - Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze - Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia
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