Georgia vs North Macedonia Free Betting Tips – Euro 2021 playoffs

All or nothing in Tbilisi

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Both Georgia and North Macedonia won their group when the UEFA Nations League was hosted in League D. Not only did this bring the two football dwarfs promotion to League C, but they also qualified for the four-tier tournament for one of the coveted places at the 2021 European Championship. After their victories in the semi-finals over Belarus and Kosovo, the ticket for the 2021 finals is now available on the game.

It should be noted, however, that this match could also lead to extra time or even a penalty shoot-out. It is clear to both teams that a single mistake can result in defeat. For both nations it would also be the biggest and most painful defeat in history to date, which is why the betting providers are expecting two teams that will primarily focus on the defensive.

Against this background, we think it is very promising to bet on the draw in Georgia against North Macedonia after the normal playing time of 90 minutes. In addition to results such as the 0-0, this would also include situations in which a team comes back from behind.

Georgia – Statistics & Current Form

The Georgian national soccer team has only existed since the 1990s, or since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The footballers are known as Jvarosnebi (in German: the crusaders) took part in qualifying rounds for world championships seven times without success.

For the seventh time, they also failed to qualify for a European Championship finals. In Group D of the 2021 European Championship qualification, Georgia secured two wins against Gibraltar, but could not win a game against Switzerland, Denmark or Ireland.

Confident group victory in the Nations League

Fourth in the group was once again the end of the qualification for Vladimir Weiss’ squad, who this year can look forward to the back door set up by UEFA for the first time through the Nations League. Four places have been reserved for the four leagues of the Nations League.

Georgia prevailed in group D1 with 16 out of 18 possible points and 12-2 goals against Kazakhstan, Latvia and Andorra, which earned the Jvarosnebi their place in the playoffs. After beating Belarus 1-0 in the semi-final, the underdog is only one more victory away from going to a European Championship for the first time in history.

Not lost in five international matches

No wonder that Vladimir Weiss has nominated the absolute crème de la crème and has not given up any of his top performers.
The fact that it could work with this is also underlined by the latest balance sheet. Vladimir Weiss’ team has now been undefeated for five international matches in a row, but last did not get past a 1-1 draw in the Nations League on October 14, 2020, despite the majority away from home in North Macedonia.

The probable lineup of Georgia:
Loria – Dvali – Tabidze – Kvirkvelia – Jigauri – Kvekveskiri – Daushvili – Qazaishvili – Gilia – Kiteishvili – Kvilitaia

Last matches from Georgia:

UEFA Nations League C Grp. 2
10/14 2020 North Macedonia 1 – 1 Georgia
10/11 2020 Armenia 2 – 2 Georgia
UEFA Nations League D Playoff
10/08 2020 Georgia 1 – 0 Belarus
UEFA Nations League C Grp. 2
09/08 2020 Georgia 1 – 1 North Macedonia
09/05 2020 Estonia 0 – 1 Georgia

North Macedonia – Statistics & current form

The North Macedonian national football team has also only appeared as an independent nation in UEFA competitions since the 1990s. The name change from Macedonia to North Macedonia only came into effect in February 2019.

So they won their group victory in the Nations League Group D4 under their old name, which makes it no less impressive. The Crveni Lavovi (in German: the red lions) got 15 of 18 possible points there and lost only one of their six games.

Never before in a big tournament

Accordingly, the selection trained by Igor Angelovski could also win the ticket for the finals of a major tournament for the first time in history. For this, the North Macedonians threw Kosovo, which many experts favoured, out of the tournament in the semi-finals of the playoffs.

It was 2: 1 in the end after 90 minutes, with the Crveni Lavovi defending with all their might for almost exactly an hour after Darko Velkovski scored the 2: 1 in the 33rd minute. Should the North Macedonian national football team manage to take an early lead again, the match schedule in Georgia could be identical.

Undefeated for six international matches in a row

In Georgia against North Macedonia, the tip on the progress of Crveni Lavovi is basically not under a bad star. The number 65 in the FIFA world rankings is currently unbeaten for six consecutive international matches.

During this period, Igor Angelovski’s men played twice against today’s opponents Georgia, against whom the game ended 1-1 both times. In both cases, the North Macedonians could not end the game with eleven players. Most recently, keeper Stole Dimitrievski flew off the pitch in the 1: 1 in Skopje on October 14, 2020, in the 67th minute. Despite being outnumbered, Crveni Lavovi draws in the 93rd minute of the game.

The probable lineup of North Macedonia:
Dimitrievski – Ristevski – Velkovski – Zajkov – Alioski – Kostadinov – Nikolov – Ristovski – Trickovski – Nestorovski – Pandev

Last matches of North Macedonia:

UEFA Nations League C Grp. 2
10/14 2020 North Macedonia 1 – 1 Georgia
10/11 2020 Estonia 3 – 3 North Macedonia
UEFA Nations League D Playoff
10/08 2020 North Macedonia 2 – 1 Kosovo
UEFA Nations League C Grp. 2
09/08 2020 Georgia. 1 – 1 North Macedonia
09/05 2020 North Macedonia 2 – 1 Armenia

Georgia vs North Macedonia – Direct comparison / H2H balance

The two teams have faced each other twice so far and both duels go back to Group C2 of the current 2020/21 UEFA Nations League. Initially, the two teams separated on September 8, 2020 in Tbilisi with a 1-1 draw, before the second leg in Skopje also ended with this result on October 14, 2020.

Georgia vs North Macedonia Free Betting Tips

With Georgia against North Macedonia, the prediction has to take into account that there is an incredible amount at stake in this match. The winner makes history by qualifying for the finals of a European Championship for the first time. The loser is left completely empty-handed.

Key facts – Georgia vs North Macedonia tips

Both internationals between the two nations ended 1-1 draws
Georgia hasn’t lost in their last five caps
North Macedonia have remained unbeaten in their last six international matches

Accordingly, the focus of both teams should be clear on the defensive, although it is to be expected that a team that falls behind will do everything possible to draw. There is, therefore, a lot to be said for the draw and thus for the extension. After all, the only two international matches between the two nations ended in a draw.