Wales vs Georgia: Preview and Prediction

Wales vs Georgia
European Qualifiers – 2018 World Cup
Date: Sunday, 9th October 2016
Kick-off: 19:45 UK
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium.

Wales stayed top of group D after their 2-2 away draw against Austria on Thursday, they will now Welcome Georgia at Cardiff City on Sunday evening as they hope to maintain their group D lead.

Wales were unlucky Against Austria on Thursday night, they threw away the lead twice in the game. Arnautovic was Austria’s hero of the day, as he equalized twice to snatch a point away from the Welsh team. Joe Allen and Kevin Wilmmer’s own goal made up Wales’ goals as the two goals was scored in the 1st half.

Meanwhile, Georgia lost again on Thursday, they were unfortunate as they were beaten by a lone goal away at Dublin. S. Coleman put Republic of Ireland in the lead via his 56th minute goal, and game stayed that way till the final whistle. Georgia are on the 5th position with 0 points, they will be praying for a win in this game to set their campaign on the right path.

Wales vs Georgia: Head to Head Statistics

• Both teams have met just few times in the past, they have played only 3 games.
• Georgia have dominated the 3 previous games, they have won them all.
• Georgia have conceded just once against wales, while they have scored 8 goals against Wales.
• The two teams last played together in 2008, Georgia won the game 2-1.

Wales vs Georgia: Prediction

Wales are considered strong favourite in this game, they have been on a good form of late when compared to their visitors. Wales also have a more quality and reputable team to that of their visitors. Wales also have a good scoring form, they have scored at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 5 games. They have also unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games, they have won 3 and drawn 1.

Georgia’s dominance in their past meetings have no role to play in this fixture. They have been on a poor form recently, losing 4 of their last 5 games. Their defeat at Dublin on Thursday made it 2 consecutive defeats after their surprise victory against Spain in June.

Wales have all it takes to pick 3 points in this one, and expect the game to see at least 3 goals.