Denmark vs Georgia Predictions

A 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland on Friday continued Denmark’s tough start to the qualifying campaign, but can they kick on when they meet Georgia on Monday night? The hosts have made a winless start to their campaign, as they look to follow up their impressive displays at the World Cup last summer. While the Danes already have a playoff place for the tournament wrapped up, can they make that redundant with success in their qualifying group? Of they’re going to do that, then this feels like a must-win.

Denmark have to look back over their display, given that they should have won Friday’s clash with the Irish. They took the lead in the 76th minute, with the Republic scoring five minutes from time to secure a point. That has left Denmark with just two points from their first two clashes, making this meeting with Georgia a must-win game for the hosts. However, can they end their recent four-game streak without a win?

Georgia are moving up in European football, after finishing first in their Nations League group late last year. They are now guaranteed a playoff for the Euros, with the nation likely favourites against their fellow League D opponents in the fight for a place at the Championships. Georgia are used to falling out of contention for the top spots in the group early on, but this time around they head into the qualifiers after winning five of their six games in the Nations League, a clear confidence boost.

The visitors averaged two goals per game in that group, while they have warmed up for this trip by beating Gibraltar 3-0. That has put them above Denmark in the group, while Georgia will be aiming to cause problems for the bigger nations. That’s what they did in qualifying for the World Cup, taking points away to Wales and Austria while holding the Republic of Ireland to a 1-1 draw.

The visitors scored in three of their final four away trips in World Cup qualifying, while since then they’ve kicked on in the Nations League. Meanwhile, Denmark have seen both teams score in their last three games, conceding two against Kosovo and three to Switzerland. While the Danes are favourites, we can see their defensive issues being the problem here. That has us backing both teams to score in this encounter.