Czech Republic vs. Georgia - prediction, team news, lineups
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic will be looking to maintain their 100% record in Group B when they face Georgia in Prague on Thursday. Jaroslav Šilhavý's side have won their opening two matches against Estonia and Belarus, and they will be confident of making it three wins from three against a Georgia side who have lost both of their matches so far. The Czech Republic have a strong squad, with a number of players who play for top clubs in Europe. Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký is one of the best in the world, and he will be hoping to keep a clean sheet against Georgia. The Czech Republic also have a number of experienced players in their squad, including defender David Zima and midfielder Tomáš Souček.Georgia
Georgia have had a disappointing start to their Nations League campaign, losing both of their matches so far. Willy Sagnol's side were beaten 4-0 by North Macedonia in their opening match, and they then lost 1-0 to Estonia in their second match. Georgia will need to improve their form if they want to avoid relegation to League C. They have a number of talented players in their squad, including Napoli midfielder Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, they will need to be more clinical in front of goal if they want to get a positive result against the Czech Republic.Prediction
The Czech Republic are the clear favorites to win this match. They have a stronger squad and more experience than Georgia. However, Georgia will be hoping to cause an upset and get their first points of the Nations League campaign.Team news
* **Czech Republic:** The Czech Republic have no injury concerns ahead of this match. * **Georgia:** Georgia have no injury concerns ahead of this match.Lineups
**Czech Republic:** Hrádecký; Zima, Brabec, Jemelka; Coufal, Souček, Vydra, Darida, Jankto; Schick, Krmenčík **Georgia:** Loria; Kakabadze, Kashia, Kvekveskiri; Righton, Kiteishvili, Aburjania, Giorbelidze; Kvaratskhelia, Davitashvili, ZivzivadzeThe match will be played at the Generali Arena in Prague on Thursday, June 9, 2023, at 20:45 CEST.
