Georgia vs Turkey Preview, predictions, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The Crescent-Stars secured an easy win when these sides last faced each other.

The Georgia national football team are all set to face off against the Turkey national football team in a fixture of the UEFA FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. The interesting contest will take place at the Boris Paichadze Stadium.

The Georgia national football team will be at home, with the advantage being on their side. The upcoming fixture will not be an easy game for them due to their last couple of results against Turkey. They were completely outplayed, but will be looking to turn the tide around now.

The Turkey national football team will be keen on beginning their qualifying journey for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 on a positive note here. Even though they will be the visiting side, Turkey will be feeling confident due to their last result against the Crusaders.

Kick-off:

• Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
• Stadium: Boris Paichadze Stadium
• Date: Thursday, September 4
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Georgia: L-W-W-W-D

Turkey: L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia)

Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is going to have an essential responsibility in the attacking front as the upcoming game is not going to be an easy fixture. The Paris Saint-Germain winger will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. It will be interesting to see his performance for the national football team.

Arda Guler (Turkey)

The Real Madrid midfielder will have an important role to play both in the midfield and as well as in the final third for the Turkey national football team. Arda Guler has performed well for his club time and time again, and now is the time to serve well for his country. He is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Turkey are on a two-match winning run against Georgia.
• The host national team are unbeaten in their last four matches.
• Turkey have won three of their last four matches.

Georgia vs Turkey: Betting Tips and Odds

• Turkey to win
• Kenan Yildiz to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both these national football teams are ready to be in action.

2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası Elemeleri’ne 4 Eylül’de deplasmanda Gürcistan ve 7 Eylül’de Konya’da İspanya ile oynayacağı maçlarla başlayacak A Millî Takımımızın aday kadrosu açıklandı. #BizimÇocuklar 🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/GBYdktZGnK

— Türkiye #BizimÇocuklar 🇹🇷 (@MilliTakimlar) August 29, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Georgia won: 1

Turkey won: 4

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Georgia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili (GK); Kakabadze, Kashia, Goglichidze, Tsitaishvili; Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili; Chakvetadze, Kiteishvili, Kvaratskhelia; Mikautadze

Turkey predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Özer (GK); Müldür, Demiral, Söyüncü, Ozcan; Ayhan, Kokcu; Kahveci, Güler, Yildiz; Aktürkoglu

Match Prediction

These teams are going to come up with an interesting fixture here. The Turkey national football team are likely to steal a win from the hands of the Crusaders at their home in their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Georgia 2-3 Turkey

Telecast Details

India: Sony Sports Network

UK: BBC

USA: FOX Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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