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Georgia vs Northern Ireland Match Summary
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 25 September 2026 |
Match Time | 17:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Boris Paichadze Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 2, BBC 2 Northern Ireland, BBCi |
Georgia and Northern Ireland open their UEFA Nations League Group B2 campaign at the Boris Paichadze Stadium in Tbilisi, with Hungary and Ukraine also in the mix.
The hosts are clear favourites on home soil, and they carry a genuine match-winner in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, fresh off a Ballon d'Or nomination following his 2025–26 Champions League campaign with Paris Saint-Germain.
Northern Ireland arrive in League B for this cycle, having earned promotion by finishing top of their League C group last time out. It is a step up, and they know it.
Points on the road are precious in a group of this quality, so both sides will regard this fixture as one they cannot afford to lose cheaply.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Form
Detailed recent form figures for Georgia were not available ahead of kick-off. What is clear is that Kvaratskhelia remains the heartbeat of this side, a direct and unpredictable attacker capable of settling a Georgia vs Northern Ireland prediction on his own, and it is that threat which makes Georgia the fancied team at home.
Detailed recent form figures for Northern Ireland were not available ahead of kick-off either. They step up to League B after promotion, and the challenge here is keeping Georgia's attack quiet on the road in a testing opener against a side with genuine quality going forward.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Georgia: No confirmed team news available at the time of writing.
Northern Ireland: No confirmed team news available at the time of writing.
Georgia
Confirmed and probable Georgia vs Northern Ireland lineups data for Georgia was not available at the time of writing, so a predicted XI cannot be published for this fixture.
Northern Ireland
Confirmed and probable lineup data for Northern Ireland was not available at the time of writing, so a predicted XI cannot be published for this fixture.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Predicted Lineup
Georgia
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Mamardashvili: Dvali, Lochoshvili, Goglichidze; Mamageishvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze, Kochorashvili, Kharebashvili; Kvaratskhelia; Mikautadze
Northern Ireland
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: P Charles; Hume, Ballard, Brown; Spencer, S Charles, Galbraith, Devenny; Kelly, Price; Donley
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Georgia vs Northern Ireland Key Stats & Match Facts
Georgia host this UEFA Nations League opener at the Boris Paichadze Stadium in Tbilisi.
Georgia are the home favourites in the Win Market at 17/20 with AK Bets.
Northern Ireland are the outsiders at 4/1 with AK Bets, with the draw priced at 5/2 with Boyle Sports.
Both Teams To Score No is priced at 5/6 with Skybet, with Yes available at 11/10 with PricedUp.
Georgia are competing in League B this cycle, with Northern Ireland arriving after earning promotion from League C.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Georgia look the stronger side on home soil, and with Kvaratskhelia leading the line they should have enough to see off a Northern Ireland outfit finding their feet in League B. We fancy a narrow home win in a low-scoring affair.
Best Bets
Back Georgia to secure victory in the Win Market. The hosts sit as clear favourites, with the market pricing their win probability at around 55% at the Boris Paichadze Stadium. Home advantage and a genuine match-winner in Kvaratskhelia tip the balance firmly their way.
Back Under 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The market strongly leans towards a tight, low-scoring fixture here, with Under 2.5 carrying an implied probability close to 59%. A cagey opener between two cautious sides suits this call nicely.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Bet Builder
Our four-leg Georgia vs Northern Ireland bet builder tips back Georgia to win, Kvaratskhelia to score anytime, Both Teams To Score No, and Brodie Spencer to be shown a card.
Georgia are the fancied side at home in the Win Market, and with the balance tilted firmly their way this is the natural anchor for the bet builder.
Kvaratskhelia is Georgia's chief attacking threat and the player opponents fear most, making him a sensible pick to find the net anytime in this fixture.
With a disciplined home display expected to keep Northern Ireland quiet, Both Teams To Score No fits the low-scoring shape we anticipate here.
Brodie Spencer faces heavy defensive duties against dynamic opposition, and that workload lifts the likelihood of him picking up a booking.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/1 and is as short as 9.85/1 elsewhere.
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Georgia vs Northern Ireland Talking Points
The backdrop to this one is unusual. UEFA confirmed the tie would be played behind closed doors as a disciplinary sanction against the Georgian Football Federation for crowd disorder during a match against Armenia. Northern Ireland did later secure an exemption allowing supporters who had booked travel and accommodation before the closure was announced to attend via a Category 1 ticket allocation. On the pitch, the story remains Kvaratskhelia. Northern Ireland's camp have been clear that the forward requires "special attention" because "he can win the game in a moment". Keep him quiet and Northern Ireland have a chance, but that is far easier said than done against a player of his quality.
Georgia vs Northern Ireland Predictions FAQs
When is the Georgia vs Northern Ireland UEFA Nations League game?
The match takes place on Friday 25 September 2026, kicking off at 17:00 UK time.
Where is Georgia vs Northern Ireland being played?
The match is being played at Boris Paichadze Stadium.
Where can I watch Georgia vs Northern Ireland?
The match will be televised in the UK on BBC 2, BBC 2 Northern Ireland, and BBCi.
What competition is Georgia vs Northern Ireland in?
Georgia vs Northern Ireland is taking place in the UEFA Nations League.
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