European U21 Championship Quarterfinals
Date: July 1, 2023
Kick-off time: 12 pm EDT
Venue: Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi, Georgia
Georgia U21 vs Israel U21: Match Preview
Georgia U21 and Israel U21 will face each other in the UEFA Euro U-21 Championship quarterfinals on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia. Both teams have been the revelations of the tournament and will look to continue their fairytale run by qualifying for a maiden semifinal appearance.
Head-to-Head
This will be the fourth meeting but the first competitive clash between the two sides. Israel leads the head-to-head record with two wins, while Georgia has one victory. Their most recent clash was in November 2022, where Israel claimed a 2-1 win in a friendly.
Recent Form
Georgia U21 has been unbeaten in each of their previous six appearances across all formats, edging past both Belgium and the Netherlands. They secured the top spot in Group A after a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
On the other hand, Israel U21 has had a history-making adventure this summer but has struggled to find stability. They managed to secure their first-ever knockout stage ticket with a late 1-0 victory against the Czech Republic in midweek. Israel finished second in Group C.
Lineup and Team News
Top scorers for Georgia U21 include Giorgi Gagua and Zuriko Davitashvili, both with one goal each in the tournament. For Israel U21, Saba Sazonov has scored one goal.
There is no significant team news or injury updates for either side at the moment.
Prediction
Georgia U21 has the upper hand among the bookies, with odds of 7/5 for a win. Israel U21’s victory is valued at 11/5, while a draw is priced at 27/20. Given Georgia’s unbeaten run in the tournament and home advantage, they are likely to have the edge in this closely fought encounter.
How to Watch: Georgia U21 vs Israel U21
The match between Georgia U21 and Israel U21 will be broadcasted on ViX+, CBS Golazo Network, and UEFA.tv
