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>Ukraine vs Georgia Prediction & Betting Tips – 17/11/2026
Ukraine host Georgia on 17 November 2026 in a Nations League B Group 2 fixture with relegation hanging over both sides. Kickoff is set for 19:45 local time, with the venue still to be confirmed. Ukraine require at least a point to secure their League B status, while Georgia arrive bottom of the group, winless and goalless across five matches. The stakes could hardly be higher: defeat for either side would bring the spectre of a drop to League C sharply into focus.
Match Analysis
Ukraine enter this Nations League decider as clear favorites at 2.10, backed by an extraordinary historical record and a tactical setup that demands nothing more than a disciplined, unbeaten result to secure League B status.
- 7 wins and 5 draws in 12 all-time meetings with Georgia, zero defeats recorded.
- A draw suffices for Ukraine to avoid relegation, incentivizing a controlled, low-risk approach.
- Anatolii Trubin starts in goal, providing a reliable last line behind a defensively organized unit.
- Georgia's 5.8 corners per match signal pressure that has produced zero goals all season.
Georgia arrive at 3.20 facing a near-impossible task: they must win to avoid relegation, yet have failed to score in any of their five Nations League matches, making them the group's most toothless attack.
- Zero goals scored across all five Nations League B matches this season, worst in the group.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is out for the season with an ACL injury, eliminating Georgia's only elite creative threat.
- Two draws and three defeats in five matches confirm Georgia cannot manufacture wins when needed most.
Key point: With Ukraine prioritizing defensive solidity and Georgia unable to score all season, the under 2.5 goals market at 1.85 offers a compelling complementary angle to the 1X prediction.
Form & Statistics: Ukraine vs Georgia
Ukraine
Recent form
Season statistics (1)
Georgia
Recent form
Season statistics (2)
Lineups: Ukraine vs Georgia
Ukraine
Starters
- 1 Anatoliy Trubin
- 2 Illia Zabarnyi
- 3 Mykola Matvienko
- 4 Eduard Sarapii
- 5 Illia Krupskyi
- 6 Vitalii Mykolenko
- 7 Yehor Nazaryna
- 8 Oleksandr Pikhalionok
- 9 Georgii Sudakov
- 10 Danylo Sikan
- 11 Vladyslav Vanat
Bench
- Dmytro Riznyk
- Georgii Yermakov
- Valerii Bondar
- Mykola Shaparenko
- Taras Mykhavko
- Roman Yaremchuk
- Matviy Ponomarenko
- Oleksandr Andrievskyi
- Oleksii Kashchuk
Absent
- Oleksandr Zubkov (Injury (withdrawn from squad))
Georgia
Starters
- 1 Giorgi Mamardashvili
- 2 Otar Kakabadze
- 3 Lasha Dvali
- 4 Saba Goglichidze
- 5 Luka Lochoshvili
- 6 Otar Kiteishvili
- 7 Giorgi Chakvetadze
- 8 Anzor Mekvabishvili
- 9 Zuriko Davitashvili
- 10 Georges Mikautadze
- 11 Giorgi Kvernadze
Bench
- Luka Gugeshashvili
- Davit Kereselidze
- Jimmy Tabidze
- Giorgi Kochorashvili
- Gizo Mamageishvili
- Irakli Yegoian
- Budu Zivzivadze
- Saba Lobjanidze
- Saba Sazonov
Absent
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Long-term injury (ACL injury, out for season))
Medium confidence
Ukraine's compact 3-4-1-2 invites Georgii Sudakov to operate as the creative link between midfield and a front two, giving the hosts a structured shape designed to press high and transition quickly. Georgia counter with a 4-3-3 that offers width and positional flexibility across all three lines.
Georges Mikautadze leads Georgia's attack and will be the principal threat Zabarnyi and company must account for. With both probable XIs now broadly settled across multiple credible sources, the tactical contest shapes up as Ukraine's narrow verticality against Georgia's wider, more possession-oriented approach.
Our Verdict
Ukraine's double chance, home or draw, is the standout pick here. The head-to-head record is remarkable: twelve meetings, seven wins and five draws for Ukraine, with Georgia never once claiming victory. Factor in Georgia's staggering goal drought across all five League B fixtures and the absence of Kvaratskhelia through an ACL injury, and it becomes difficult to envisage the visitors breaking through. Ukraine at 2.10 offers solid foundation for the selection. Odds correct at time of publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Ukraine vs Georgia?
The double chance covering Ukraine or a draw is the standout selection here. Ukraine's unbeaten head-to-head record across 12 meetings, combined with a tactical incentive to avoid defeat and Georgia's complete goalscoring failure throughout this Nations League campaign, makes 2.10 look particularly appealing. A conservative, disciplined Ukraine side should comfortably avoid losing.
What time does Ukraine vs Georgia kick off?
Ukraine vs Georgia kicks off at 19:45 UTC on 17 November 2026. The precise venue has not been confirmed in available match details, though the fixture is scheduled as a home fixture for Ukraine. Supporters are advised to check with their local listings for any ground-specific information closer to kickoff.
Where can I watch Ukraine vs Georgia on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this UEFA Nations League fixture will vary depending on your territory. Viewers in the United Kingdom should check with broadcasters such as Channel 4 or Sky Sports, whilst streaming platforms holding UEFA rights may also carry the match live. Always verify your local listings ahead of kickoff to confirm coverage.
What is Ukraine's recent record against Georgia?
Ukraine's record against Georgia is quite remarkable: across 12 meetings, Ukraine have claimed seven wins and five draws, without suffering a single defeat. That unbeaten sequence stretches back across the full history of fixtures between the two sides, and Ukraine will be eager to extend that run to 13 matches unbeaten in this Nations League encounter.