Georgia vs North Macedonia Prediction & Betting Tips - Euro

Prediction published on 10/11/2020, 19:20  by James | Modified on 10/11/2020 at 20:20 in Euro Prediction

The Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena is the venue for a Euro 2020 play-off between Georgia and North Macedonia on Thursday. It is a historic fixture which ensures that one country will play in its first European Championships tournament next summer. The countries have benefitted from the Nations League pathway to the Euros. Both topped groups in that competition, which led them down the play-off path. Georgia beat Belarus 1-0 in their semi-final while Macedonia picked up a 2-1 win over Kosovo. Georgia are unbeaten in nine of their last 11 matches in all competitions, picking up results against Ireland and Denmark among others. Playing a higher level of opposition on a more regular basis is one area where Georgia will have an advantage. Having said that, Macedonia are unbeaten in six matches and two of those were against Georgia (both finishing 1-1).

Georgia's ability to both protect a lead and keep the opposition out generally could give them the edge. They have kept four clean sheets in their last ten games. Macedonia have two in the same span. Georgia's home record is surprisingly impressive with only one defeat in their last 14 matches on home turf. Ten of those 14 matches featured the hosts keeping a clean sheet. Macedonia have struggled away from home in the build-up to this crucial fixture, failing to win their last four games on the road. The very fact that these teams are playing each other in the final play-off suggests that they are closely matched. We expect a game decided by the odd goal and we see the odd goal being scored by Georgia. Back the home side to win with a clean sheet.