Georgia U21 vs. Belgium U21: Preview and betting tips

The group stage of the European Championship continues on Saturday, with Belgium taking on the unexpected group leader Georgia. The latter is playing at home and will be driven by the fans, what to expect from the game and what to bet on?

Belgium entered the tournament with a valuable 0-0 draw with the tournament’s dark horse, the Netherlands. And it was certainly no coincidence, as the Red Devils are now 11 games without a loss, that is, for more than two and a half years.

In any case, Georgia should not be underestimated. Football here is on the rise, the Under-21s have won their last three matches and they beat the Portuguese 2-0 at the start of the Euros. In addition, it has extreme fan support as it plays at home.

Belgium’s key figures

The Red Devils rely on Loïse Openda, the Lens goal-killer who helped them to qualify for the Champions League this season with 21 goals and four assists in Ligue 1. Strike partner Yorbe Vertessen struck six times and assisted three times during the spring in Belgium.

Georgia’s key figures

Striker Giorgi Gagua was the hero of Georgia’s first group game, scoring against Portugal, although he is kicking for Spain’s third league side. Dynamo Moscow midfielder Luka Gagnidze, 20, has assisted three times this season.

Betting tip

Belgium rely on a solid defence and have conceded a single goal in their last ten games. Specifically, it held the Turks, Scots and Danes at bay twice, drawing 0:0 with the Czechs in March.

On the other hand, Georgia has no ultra-offensive team, it is clear that the players do not play in the top European leagues. It has struck more than once in only two of the last seven games. They scored only one goal against a weak Latvia in March.

Considering Belgium’s solid defence, Georgia’s not-so-good attack on the other hand, and the factor of goal scorer Openda, who is simply a star, it is safe to assume that Belgium will win the second group game.