Ukraine v Georgia

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Ukraine were dealt a second defeat on the trot in Group 1 in the Nations League as the upcoming hosts lost 3-2 away from home at Czech Republic, while Georgia captured a second win on the trot in their campaign which came in the shape of a 1-0 win away from home at Albania which in turn lifted the visitors up into top spot in the Group 1 table.

Back-to-back losses at the hands of Albania and Czech Republic respectively have dumped Ukraine bottom of the group table prior to this upcoming clash with Georgia on Friday night, while the bigger picture does not appear to give the hosts much of a chance in recording an opening win in this season's Nations League.

Indeed, Ukraine have managed to register just two wins in their last eight internationals overall which have come in the form of victories gained over Moldova 4-0 and Slovakia 2-1, both of which were away from home but the hosts have also succumbed to four defeats within this period as well.

Losses incurred against Poland, Romania, Albania and Czech Republic respectively suggest Ukraine are not to be trusted for the three points in this upcoming fixture, especially as the hosts have recorded just four wins in their previous 15 home games which also consist of eight draws along with both teams scoring in seven games as well.

Georgia have continued their momentum from an encouraging Euro 2024 finals showing into the early stages of this season's Nations League campaign as the visitors currently sit top of Group 1 having recorded back-to-back victories over the likes of Czech Republic in a 4-1 thumping at home along with a 1-0 win away at Albania.

Willy Sagnol's side will also sense that Ukraine are experiencing something of a wobble right now and the hosts could well be there for the taking at the Enea Stadion on Friday night, and having lost just twice in their last nine internationals overall along with picking up six wins in the process, the visitors will fancy their chances of getting something out of this upcoming encounter.

Both of Georgia's two defeats within this period were inflicted upon them on their travels where they slipped up at Turkey 3-1 and Spain 4-1 but wins on the road at Montenegro and Albania should nevertheless give the visitors a welcome boost.

The bigger picture shows Georgia have lost just three out of their last 13 internationals, two of which were to the newly crowned European Champions, Spain, but the goals market appeals as seven of Georgia's last 10 away games have resulted in both teams scoring.

Ukraine v Georgia Verdict

Goals for both sides have featured in five of the last six meetings and this trend looks set to continue on Friday night.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS Yes @ 1.83

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.25

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 6.00