Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Norway, Scotland will look to cement top position in Group A when they take on Georgia on Tuesday evening. The Scotts showed character in Saturday’s qualifier, with the team scoring two late goals to make a historical comeback and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the visit of Georgia. Midfielder Kenny McLean is pushing for a start after sealing the victory at the weekend, while centre-back Ryan Porteous is only one yellow card away from suspension.
The Georgians, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Cyprus, but beating Scotland in Glasgow is easier said than done. The two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment and, taking everything into account, the share of spoils is on the horizon. A man to watch in the away team will be Napoli ace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Highlighted Player (Grant Hanley):
Grant Hanley is Scottish footballer who plays for Norwich City as defender. Hanley was born in Dumfries, Scotland, on November 20, 1991 and he started his youth career at Queen of the South. After ending his spells with Crewe Alexandra and Rangers, the Scottish player joined English club Blackburn Rovers, where he started his senior career.
After scoring eight goals in 183 appearances for the Riversiders in league matches, he moved to fellow English club Newcastle United in July, 2016 for an undisclosed fee. Grant Hanley, though, made no more than 10 appearances for Newcastle United in the Championship before joining Norwich City. The 191-cm-tall defender made his full international debut for Scotland against Wales on in May, 2011.
He scored his first goal for the Scotland national football team in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Wales. His contract with Norwich City should expire on June 30, 2021.
Highlighted Team (Georgia):
Georgia are yet another former Soviet republic who have been competing as an independent country since 1990. The Georgians had their international debut on May 27, 1990, with the team sharing the spoils with Lithuania in Tbilisi.
Georgia have been struggling in the qualifiers for both FIFA World Cup and the European Championship ever since they played their first qualifying game and they have yet to book their place at the finals of the major tournaments. The Georgian national football team recorded their biggest win on March 30, 1997, with the team hammering Armenia in front of home fans, but they were demolished by Denmark (1-6) eight years later and that is considered the team’s biggest loss.
The Likes of Kakha Kaladze and Shota Arveladze are considered Georgia’s most famous players. Kakha Kaladze played for Georgia from 1996 to 2011, scoring one goal in 83 appearances for the national team. The left-footed defender won two Champions League titles with Serie A giants AC Milan (2003, 2007).