Turkiye and Georgia will kick off the proceedings in Group F of the UEFA Euro Cup 2024. The clash might not present the most engaging matchup on paper for the viewers, but it would not be a surprise if the fixture turns out to be a goal fest considering the attacking firepower at the disposal of both nations. Along with Turkiye and Georgia, Portugal and Czechia are the remaining two sides in Group F.
Turkiye’s recent form will not give supporters much hope heading into the tournament. Their last six results have yielded them just a solitary victory to go along with three defeats and two draws. The country is regarded by the soccer community as a surprise package in the Euros, but they will need to back the claim with dominant displays on the pitch. This will be the sixth appearance for Turkiye at the European championship, with a semi-final finish in 2008 being their best performance.
As for Georgia, the latest results have provided optimism to the players and coaching staff. They have managed to earn three wins, two draws, and a single defeat to Spain in their last six games. Manager, Willy Sagnol, will be aware that his side faces an uphill task in a very challenging group, but will also relish not carrying the burden of expectations. Euro 2024 will be the first edition to have Georgia as a participating nation in the finals of the tournament.
Turkiye vs Georgia: Probable line-ups
The Turks might have to deal with the absence of striker, Yusuf Yazici who is suffering from illness. The likes of Enes Unal, and Caglar Soyuncu were sidelined before the tournament commenced. Turkiye will rely on their prodigies- Arda Guler, Kenan Yildiz, and Baris Yilmaz to come good for their nation.
Georgia head coach, Willy Sagnol will be fortunate enough not to deal with any injury woes ahead of the match. His side’s main threat will inevitably be routed through Napoli man, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who played a major role in Georgia’s qualification journey. In goal, Valencia’s Giorgia Mamardashvili will provide a commanding option to guide the defense.
Turkiye’s probable line-up: Gunok; Ayhan, Demiral, Bardakci, Kadioglu; Calhanoglu, Ozcan, Yildiz; Guler, Akturkoglu, Yilmaz
Georgia’s probable line-up: Mamardashvili; Kverkveliya, Kashia, Dvali; Kakabadze, Kochorashvili, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze, Shengelia; Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia
Turkiye vs Georgia: Head-to-head record
Last Five Meetings | Result |
Georgia lost to Turkiye | 1-3 |
Georgia beat Turkiye | 1-0 |
Georgia lost to Turkiye | 2-5 |
Turkiye drew with Georgia | 1-1 |
Turkiye beat Georgia | 3-0 |
Turkiye vs Georgia: Live streaming details
The battle between Turkiye and Georgia will be hosted by Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park at 12 noon EDT (7 pm EEST). The match will be broadcast live on TRT in Turkiye and on GPB in Georgia. Meanwhile, in the USA, Fox Sports has the official rights to telecast the UEFA Euro Cup 2024.