UEFA EURO Qualifiers 2024: Georgia vs Norway – Preview and Updates

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The Euro 2024 qualifying action will resume on Tuesday, March 28, with one of the Group A matches scheduled to be decisive for both teams, Georgia vs Norway. With Spain as the group’s favorite to qualify first, both teams understand that their goal is to earn a ticket to the Euro 2024 as runners-up, so winning becomes a must for both teams, particularly Georgia, who will be the home team.

Georgia and Norway will face off in Georgia vs Norway of UEFA EURO Qualifiers 2024 on 28th March 2023 at the Adjarabet Arena, Batumi, Georgia.

Know the Match Details

Competition: Georgia vs Norway, UEFA EURO Qualifiers 2024

Date: Tuesday, 28th March 2023

Kickoff: 09:30 PM (IST)

Venue: Adjarabet Arena, Batumi, Georgia

Georgia vs Norway

Georgia (Winning Odds – 2.60):

Team News:

Georgia has yet to compete in a major tournament as an independent nation, and this could be a good opportunity for them because they have a generational talent in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It remains to be seen whether that will be enough as the team prepares for their first match in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers after being free in the first round.

Meanwhile, Anzor Mekvabishvili and Davit Khocholava are out of the lineup due to injuries.

Georgia Possible Starting Lineup:

Giorgi Loria, Otar Kakabadze, Guram Kashia, Davit Khochohlava, Saba Lobzhanidze, Irakli Lazarovi, Nika Kvekveshari, Anzor Mekvashbili, Giorgi Tsitaishvilli, Budu Zivzivadze, K. Kvaratskhelia

Norway (Winning Odds – 1.50):

Team News:

Norway only made it to the Euro Championship once, in 2000, when they were eliminated in the group stages in the Netherlands and Belgium. Now that the team has one of the best strikers in the world in Haaland, it hasn’t helped them much lately, as they also missed the World Cup in Qatar. Norway began this cycle with a 3-0 defeat to Spain.

In terms of team news, Erling Haaland and Kristoffer Ajer are both out with injuries.

Norway Possible Starting Lineup:

Haaslond Nyland, M. Holgmren Pedersen, Stefan Strandberg, Leo Oestigard, Birger Meling, Martin Oedegard, Patrick Berg, Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, Alexander Soerloth, Mohammed Elyounoussi

Georgia vs Norway Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Norway has won all three head-to-head meetings between the two nations.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Georgian attacker, has 22 goal contributions in 22 league starts for Napoli this season.
Martin Odegaard, a Norwegian midfielder, has 16 goals in 27 league starts for Arsenal this season.
Alexander Sorloth, a Norwegian striker, has 10 goals in 20 league appearances for Real Sociedad this season.
Jorgen Strand Larsen, a Norwegian forward, has five goals in 15 league starts for Celta Vigo so far.

Statistics for Georgia and Norway

Georgia

Georgia, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after defeating Mongolia 6-1 in International Friendlies.

Davit Volkovi (15′), Giorgi Chakvetadze (56′, 58′), Saba Lobzhanidze (70′), Giorgi Beridze (88′), and Budu Zivzivadze (90′) scored for Georgia.

Georgia has scored 13 goals in their last six games, according to Willy Sagnol. The corresponding number of goals scored against them in those same games is five.

Norway

Norway and their travelling fans will be hoping for a better result here after losing to Spain in the Euro – Qualifiers competition last time out.

Spain’s goals came from Dani Olmo (13′) and Joselu (83′, 85′).

Norway has been scored against in six of their last six games, with opponents scoring nine goals in total. Norway has a lot of room for improvement defensively. We’ll soon find out whether or not that trend will continue in this game.

Key Facts

Georgia has gone undefeated in its last three home matches.
In the previous match, Norway had only one shot on goal against Spain.
This will be the first meeting between these two national teams in 24 years.

Georgia vs Norway Prediction

Georgia has produced some intriguing footballers in recent years, but they now have a true superstar on whom to rely. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a Napoli winger, has established himself as one of the best young footballers in the world right now. The 22-year-old is expected to earn a big-money move this summer, with Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Liverpool all interested.

Norway, on the other hand, has Erling Haaland, who is arguably the best no.9 in the world right now. The 22-year-old, however, will not be available for this game. Fortunately, captain Martin Odegaard is also having a stellar season this season and will be looking to replicate his club form for his national team.

Odegaard is regarded as one of the best creative midfielders in the world, and if he does play in this game, the 24-year-old is expected to pull the strings. Norway has an exciting foundation to build a great side with both Haaland and Odegaard. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!

Watch out for an exciting game with Norway to win at the odds of 1.50.

Georgia vs Norway Key Player:

Alexander Sorloth – Since, we are predicting Norway winning this match, so we’ll pick one of their players to watch, and with Haaland out, the obvious choice is Alexander Sorloth. The striker has been in good form for Real Sociedad this season, and he will be Norway’s main offensive weapon in this match, so Georgia must be wary of him if they want to have a chance.

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