Georgia
Football Europe World Cup Qualification Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena Sun 7 Sep 21:00
Bulgaria
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Squads
  6. Table

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Georgia vs Bulgaria

Georgia host Bulgaria in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Sunday 7 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

The Value Lies With Georgia

We’re expecting Georgia to overcome Bulgaria. Our Asian Handicap wager at -1.25 will produce a nice return at odds of 1.95 if the favourites win by two goals. Alternatively, half our stake is returned if they win by one.

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Teams Played Out Goalless Draw Last Time

Georgia were beaten 3-2 at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Turkey in the World Cup qualifier. Willy Sagnol's team had 46% possession and totalled three shots on target, while Zuriko Davitashvili and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one goal each.

Bulgaria were beaten in their previous game, suffering a 3-0 World Cup qualifying home loss to Spain at Vasil Levski. The Lions finished with just 32% possession and didn’t have a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Georgia and Bulgaria saw the former host a 0-0 Nations League C draw at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena.

Europe World Cup Qualification G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Georgia logo Georgia 2 1 0 1 5 3 2 5:3 3
4 Bulgaria logo Bulgaria 2 0 0 2 0 6 -6 0:6 0
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Georgia – Last 10 Competitive Games

Georgia have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Crusaders have averaged 52.7% possession and 5.3 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.0 corners from 11.4 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.

Georges Mikautadze is the top scorer with 7 goals, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giorgi Kochorashvili both have 3. Anzor Mekvabishvili, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giorgi Kochorashvili have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has kept 2 clean sheets.

Bulgaria – Last 10 Competitive Games

Bulgaria have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 6.2 attempts, 2.8 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. Ilian Iliev's men average 49.8% possession, 2.7 corners in their favour and 5.9 corners against, while 1.5 goals have been conceded from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Kiril Despodov has scored 2 goals, followed by Valentin Antov, Marin Petkov, Vasil Panayotov and Andrian Kraev on 1. Filip Krastev and Aleksandar Kolev are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Georgia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Otar Kakabadze, Luka Lochoshvili, Saba Goglichidze, Irakli Azarovi, Nika Gagnidze, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Zuriko Davitashvili, Georges Mikautadze, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Bulgaria confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Svetoslav Vutsov (GK), Nikolay Minkov, Kristian Dimitrov, Rosen Bozhinov, Anton Nedyalkov, Andrian Kraev, Emil Tsenov, Marin Petkov, Georgi Milanov, Radoslav Kirilov, Vladimir Nikolov.

Georgia vs Bulgaria Prediction & Betting Tips

This Georgia vs Bulgaria betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We think Georgia will win this World Cup qualifying game by two goals or more. This leads us to back them -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of 1.95, with plenty of juice in the available price.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest World Cup qualifying team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Georgia vs Bulgaria stats:

  • The -1.25 line has been covered by Georgia in 4 of their last 10 games at home.

Georgia -1.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Georgia Georgia logo 3 - 0 Bulgaria logo Bulgaria

Let’s go for Georgia to win 3-0, a bet which is available at 7.50. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Over 3.5 Shots

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) has covered the 3.5 shots total in three of his past five home matches. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 1.98 are now available.

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Georges Mikautadze to Score

Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) has managed seven goals in his past nine matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at 2.35 which will hopefully see him find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

The past five Bulgaria matches have averaged 7.60 corners, while the previous two Georgia games have not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered. We’re going to wager on the teams to fall short for Total Corners and this selection is available at 1.67.

Competitive Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Georgia Logo Georgia
Total
10.30 5.30 5.00
Home
9.50 4.50 5.00
Away
10.10 3.30 6.80
Bulgaria Logo Bulgaria
Total
8.60 2.70 5.90
Home
7.20 2.80 4.40
Away
11.10 4.50 6.60
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Georgia -1.25
Total Goals Over 2.5
Player Shots Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Over 3.5

Our bet builder is compiled of the following: Georgia with the -1.25 Asian Handicap, more than two goals to be scored along with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia) to record Over 3.5 shots.

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Georgia vs Bulgaria Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Georgia Most Likely to Win

Bettors might not get rich backing Georgia at 1.35 to triumph in this World Cup qualifying clash although these odds suggest a 74% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure 9.00 for Bulgaria.

Should you want to back Georgia to lead at the break, then there is 1.87 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents Bulgaria have been chalked up at 7.50 and the draw is 2.45.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market suggests that there’s not much between the two options. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s 1.61 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the World Cup qualifying coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Heads First Goalscorer Market

The First Goalscorer favourite is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at 3.80. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia)
Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)
Giorgi Kvernadze (Georgia)
Giorgi Abuashvili (Georgia)
Player Shots On Target
Giorgi Abuashvili (Georgia)
Budu Zivzivadze (Georgia)
Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Georgia)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia)
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Georges Mikautadze (Georgia)
Giorgi Kvernadze (Georgia)
Giorgi Abuashvili (Georgia)
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Georgia logo Georgia Stats
Bulgaria logo Bulgaria Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Georgia vs Bulgaria Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Georgia vs Bulgaria team news before you bet. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury information.

Georgia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Bulgaria Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Georgia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Giorgi Mamardashvili
2 Otar Kakabadze 14 Luka Lochoshvili 5 Saba Goglichidze 16 Irakli Azarovi
20 Nika Gagnidze 15 Anzor Mekvabishvili 6 Giorgi Kochorashvili
10 Zuriko Davitashvili 22 Georges Mikautadze 7 K. Kvaratskhelia
21 Svetoslav Vutsov
12 Nikolay Minkov 5 Kristian Dimitrov 2 Rosen Bozhinov 14 Anton Nedyalkov
8 Andrian Kraev 13 Emil Tsenov
16 Marin Petkov 17 Georgi Milanov 10 Radoslav Kirilov
22 Vladimir Nikolov

Bulgaria Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Georgia Substitutes

  • 3Saba Khvadagiani
  • 4Guram Kashia
  • 8Budu Zivzivadze
  • 9Giorgi Guliashvili
  • 11Saba Lobjanidze
  • 12Davit Kereselidze
  • 13G. Gocholeishvili
  • 17V. Mamuchashvili
  • 18Giorgi Abuashvili
  • 19Giorgi Tsitaishvili
  • 21Nodar Lominadze
  • 23Luka Gugeshashvili

Bulgaria Substitutes

  • 1Dimitar Mitov
  • 3Zhivko Atanasov
  • 4Ilia Gruev
  • 6Alex Petkov
  • 7Fabian Nuernberger
  • 9Aleksandar Kolev
  • 11Svetoslav Kovachev
  • 15Stanislav Shopov
  • 18Ivaylo Chochev
  • 19Martin Minchev
  • 20Lukas Petkov
  • 23Ivan Dyulgerov

Previous Georgia Lineups

05 Sep Europe World Cup Qualification
Georgia 2-3 Turkey
09 Jun Friendlies
Georgia 1-1 Cape Verde
06 Jun Friendlies
Georgia 1-0 Faroe Islands
23 Mar Nations League Relegation
Georgia 6-1 Armenia
21 Mar Nations League Relegation
Armenia 0-3 Georgia
20 Nov Nations League B
Czech Republic 2-1 Georgia

Previous Bulgaria Lineups

05 Sep Europe World Cup Qualification
Bulgaria 0-3 Spain
11 Jun Friendlies
Greece 4-0 Bulgaria
07 Jun Friendlies
Bulgaria 2-2 Cyprus
24 Mar Nations League Relegation
Ireland 2-1 Bulgaria
21 Mar Nations League Relegation
Bulgaria 1-2 Ireland
19 Nov Nations League C
Bulgaria 1-1 Belarus
FIFA FlagWorld Cup qualifying Table
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Slovakia 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
2 Northern Ireland 2 1 0 1 4:4 3
3 Germany 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
4 Luxembourg 2 0 0 2 1:4 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Switzerland 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
2 Sweden 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
3 Slovenia 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
4 Kosovo 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Greece 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
2 Denmark 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
3 Scotland 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
4 Belarus 1 0 0 1 1:5 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Iceland 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 France 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
3 Ukraine 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
4 Azerbaijan 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Spain 2 2 0 0 9:0 6
2 Georgia 2 1 0 1 5:3 3
3 Turkey 2 1 0 1 3:8 3
4 Bulgaria 2 0 0 2 0:6 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Portugal 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
2 Hungary 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
3 Ireland 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
4 Armenia 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Netherlands 4 3 1 0 14:3 10
2 Poland 5 3 1 1 8:4 10
3 Finland 5 2 1 2 6:8 7
4 Lithuania 5 0 3 2 5:7 3
5 Malta 5 0 2 3 1:12 2
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bosnia and H. 4 4 0 0 10:1 12
2 Austria 3 3 0 0 7:1 9
3 Romania 4 2 0 2 8:4 6
4 Cyprus 4 1 0 3 3:5 3
5 San Marino 5 0 0 5 1:18 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Norway 4 4 0 0 13:2 12
2 Israel 4 3 0 1 11:6 9
3 Italy 3 2 0 1 7:3 6
4 Estonia 5 1 0 4 5:13 3
5 Moldova 4 0 0 4 2:14 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group J
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 North Macedonia 5 3 2 0 11:2 11
2 Belgium 4 3 1 0 17:4 10
3 Wales 5 3 1 1 11:6 10
4 Kazakhstan 5 1 0 4 3:11 3
5 Liechtenstein 5 0 0 5 0:19 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group K
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 England 4 4 0 0 8:0 12
2 Serbia 3 2 1 0 4:0 7
3 Albania 4 1 2 1 4:3 5
4 Latvia 4 1 1 2 2:5 4
5 Andorra 5 0 0 5 0:10 0
World Cup Qualification UEFA 1st Round Group L
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Czech Republic 5 4 0 1 11:6 12
2 Croatia 3 3 0 0 13:1 9
3 Montenegro 4 2 0 2 4:5 6
4 Faroe Islands 4 1 0 3 3:5 3
5 Gibraltar 4 0 0 4 2:16 0