On Sunday evening, June 9, 2024, at 7:45pm UK time, Montenegro will host Georgia at Podgorica City Stadium in a friendly match as Georgia prepares for Euro 2024. Montenegro will be looking to continue their good form before returning to competitive action in the UEFA Nations League in September.
Match Preview
Montenegro have never qualified for the finals of a major tournament, but they will take heart from a solid Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, finishing third behind Hungary and Serbia. Despite not making it to Euro 2024, Robert Prosinecki’s side have shown good form, winning three of their last five matches, including victories against Belarus and North Macedonia in March. However, they recently suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium. This match against Georgia will be their final preparation before the UEFA Nations League kicks off in September.
Georgia, on the other hand, are gearing up for their first-ever European Championship after defeating Greece on penalties in the playoffs in March. With just one friendly planned before their Euro 2024 opener against Turkey on June 18, this match is crucial for Willy Sagnol’s side. The Crusaders have drawn a tough group for the tournament, including Turkey, Czech Republic, and Portugal. Georgia will be looking to build momentum and fine-tune their squad ahead of their historic campaign.
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Team Analysis
Montenegro
Montenegro’s lineup is expected to feature Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic and Aberdeen defender Slobodan Rubezic. Captain Stevan Jovetic, the team’s leading scorer with 35 international goals, will play in the number 10 position, supported by Nikola Krstovic from Lecce and Stefan Mugosa, who has 15 goals for his country.
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Montenegro Possible Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Sarkic
- Defenders: Vesovic, Rubezic, Vujacic, Vukcevic
- Midfielders: Kuc, Bakic
- Forwards: Osmajic, Jovetic, Camaj; Krstovic
Georgia
Georgia’s squad features standout players such as Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Head coach Willy Sagnol might stick with the lineup that secured their Euro 2024 spot against Greece, with Kvaratskhelia and Budu Zivzivadze leading the attack. Veteran defender Guram Kashia will captain the side, with Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze and Levante’s Giorgi Kochorashvili likely to feature in midfield.
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Georgia Possible Starting Lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Mamardashvili
- Defenders: Kvirkvelia, Kashia, Dvali
- Midfielders: Kakabadze, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze, Shengelia
- Forwards: Kvaratskhelia, Zivzivadze
Prediction
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Montenegro 1-2 Georgia
Justification
Georgia, preparing for Euro 2024, will be highly motivated to secure a win and build confidence ahead of the tournament. Montenegro, while competitive, may struggle against a determined Georgian side boasting quality players like Kvaratskhelia and Mamardashvili.
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score: Yes. Both teams have attacking talent capable of finding the net.
- Over/Under 2.5 Full Time: Over 2.5. Given the quality in attack for both sides, a high-scoring game is likely.
- Hotstat: Georgia have not lost in their last four competitive matches.
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