Northern Ireland vs Georgia predictions: O'Neill's leaders can take big step forward
Aaron Rogan
Northern Ireland have claimed seven points from their first three Nations League games
Georgia are bottom of the group, having failed to score a goal across their three matches
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Northern Ireland recorded a landmark victory over Ukraine on Friday night to move top of their Nations League group at the halfway stage.
Ten years on from NI’s historic victory over Ukraine at Euro 2016, Michael O’Neill guided a new generation of players to another landmark win.
Their starting lineup in Trnava had an average age of just 22, suggesting that the future is bright for NI. However, with promotion to the top tier of the Nations League within their reach, there is plenty to be excited about in the present.
Team news
Dan Ballard has missed Northern Ireland’s last two games after picking up an injury against Georgia, and he is set to miss the return fixture.
Five members of NI’s expected starting lineup are a booking shy of a suspension, which would rule them out of November’s home meeting with Ukraine.
Georgia have some concern over midfielder Otar Kiteishvili, who is carrying a knock ahead of this trip.
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The stats
Georgia have lost seven of their last nine competitive matches and have lost four of their last five away internationals.
Only France and Italy have beaten Northern Ireland this year.
Only 10 players have scored more goals for NI than 23-year-old Isaac Price.
Shea Charles has been fouled 12 times in three matches during this international break.
Anzor Mekvabishvili has committed nine fouls in his last three appearances.
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Prediction
Georgia have struggled since their appearance at the European Championships in 2024, as they ended up in a relegation play-off after losing three of their final four Nations League matches later that year.
They then suffered five defeats in six games in World Cup qualifying last year, and their autumn fixtures have not been much better. Georgia are bottom of the standings with a point to their name, and have lost seven of their last nine competitive matches overall.
Georgia have lost four of their last five away internationals, and they head to a Northern Ireland side that is flying high.
Only France and Italy have beaten NI this year, and O’Neill’s side have won seven of their last 10 fixtures at Windsor Park.
Isaac Price and Shea Charles have both emerged as key members of this new-look NI team, and they can each make an impact on Monday.
Price scored his 11th international goal against Ukraine and has recorded a shot on target in 11 of his 13 matches for club and country this season.
Fulham midfielder Charles has drawn 12 fouls in three matches, and he should cause problems for the Georgia engine room, where Anzor Mekvabishvili has committed nine fouls in three games.
Score prediction: Northern Ireland 2-1 Georgia
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