Albania vs Georgia Prediction & Betting Tips (10 September)

Struggling during the previous edition of the Nations League, Albania only pocketed 2 points in 4 matches and was therefore beaten by Israel and Iceland. However, the exclusion of Russia allowed him to retain his place in League B. The Asllani midfielder's teammates were therefore expected to struggle this year. However, they launched their campaign perfectly last Saturday by achieving an unexpected success in Ukraine 1-2. This result confirms the dispositions displayed by this selection which managed to punch its ticket for Euro 2024. This summer in Germany, Albania, on the other hand, did not create a surprise by winning the last place in a group very competitive made up of Spain, Italy and Croatia. Having progressed in recent years, Georgia now serves as serious adversary for many teams.

During the last Nations League, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's teammates easily dominated their group to secure promotion to League B. Last Saturday, they began their new Nations League campaign by outclassing the Czech Republic 4-1. Subsequently, Georgia made history by qualifying for Euro 2024. Present in Germany this summer, Willy Sagnol's men once again showed an attractive face. They qualified for the knockout matches by finishing 3rd behind Portugal and Turkey but ahead of the Czech Republic. In the round of 16, Georgia opened the scoring against Spain before logically suffering the law of the future winner 1-4.

Opposite, Sylvinho's Albania has never been so strong on paper. In the cages, we find the former Lazio resident Strakosha (31 salt), and behind it are the Seria A players, Elseid Hysaj (86 salt) and Ismajli (Empoli) who pull the strings. Injured, however, Armando Broja will not play (23 salts - 5 goals - Everton), as will goalkeepers Berisha and Kastrati, vice-captain Djimsiti (defender, Atalanta Bergamo), defenders Ajeti (Cluj) and Veseli ( Karagümrük) as well as midfielder Bare (Zaragoza). With 8 goals in 37 salts, Roi Menaj (Sivasspor) is very productive offensively. A real revelation of the last Euro, goalkeeper Mamardashvili (21 salts, 23 years old) signed with the Liverpool Reds this summer, immediately loaned to his club Valencia in the process.

Up front, Willy Sagnol's Georgia will be able to count on the presence of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (34 salt - 16 goals, Napoli) and Georges Mikautadze (29 salt - 13 goals), 3 times scorer during the last Euro. In midfield, Liga residents Tsitaishvili (Granada, 21 salt - 1 goal), and Kochorashvili (Levante, 12 salt) should start. Among those present at the Euro, we note the absences of striker Kvitlitaie (6 goals in 38 sels), midfielders Kvekveskiri (61 sels), Mekvabishvili, Sigua and Shengelia, and defender Kvirkvelia (61 sels). Finally, the historic Kankava (101 salts - 10 goals), notably spent by Reims, retired.