The UEFA World Cup Qualifiers continue with a crucial Group E clash as Georgia hosts Bulgaria at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi. This match pits two teams looking to bounce back from opening-round defeats and get their qualifying campaigns on track.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueFIFA World Cup QualifierSeptember 7, 20251:00 PMBoris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia
Team Form and Analysis:
Georgia enters this match after a tough 3-2 defeat to Turkey in their first qualifier. Despite the loss, the home side showed attacking promise and will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure their first points of the campaign. Under manager Willy Sagnol, Georgia has been an improving side, and they will be eager to prove their quality against a struggling Bulgarian team.
Bulgaria, meanwhile, had a difficult start to their qualifying campaign, suffering a 3-0 home defeat to Spain. The visiting side has been in a poor run of form, with a winless streak in their last five matches. They have struggled both offensively and defensively and will need a much-improved performance to get a result on the road.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two nations is relatively balanced, with Bulgaria holding a slight edge. In their six previous meetings, Bulgaria has won three, Georgia has won one, and there have been two draws. The last two encounters between the two sides, in the 2022 UEFA Nations League, ended in a 5-2 victory for Georgia and a goalless draw.
Player to Watch:
Georgia: All eyes will be on their attacking duo of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Georges Mikautadze. Kvaratskhelia, the star player for his country, has been a key threat in recent matches, while Mikautadze is the leading goal scorer for the squad. Their attacking prowess will be a constant threat to the Bulgarian defense.
Bulgaria: The focus for Bulgaria will be on their captain, Kiril Despodov. The leading goal scorer in the squad was an unused substitute in their last match and will be looking to make an impact and help his team secure a positive result.
Prediction:
Given Georgia’s home advantage, their positive attacking form in recent matches, and Bulgaria’s recent struggles, Georgia are the favorites to win this match. A hard-fought match with a potential high-scoring margin is expected. A comfortable home victory for Georgia seems like a very likely outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Georgia vs Bulgaria match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: Fox Sports 1, FuboTV, ViX
UK: Amazon Prime Video
Canada: DAZN
Georgia: GPB First Channel
Bulgaria: BNT 1, BNT 3
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