Georgia vs Lithuania: A Comprehensive Preview and Prediction

Lithuania will be aiming for consecutive victories when they host a talented Georgia side in an international friendly on Sunday. The hosts come into this match following a 2-0 triumph over Moldova, while Georgia played out a 2-2 draw against Israel in their last outing. This match promises an intriguing clash between two nations looking to build momentum.

Lithuania’s Recent Form and Future Outlook

Lithuania has yet to qualify for a FIFA World Cup, and their absence from the 2026 tournament comes as no surprise. They finished at the bottom of their qualification group, securing only three points from eight matches. Currently, Edgaras Jankauskas’ team is focusing on the Baltic Cup, with a semi-final clash against Latvia scheduled for June 6th. Their attention will then shift to the UEFA Nations League, kicking off in September with a match against Liechtenstein on the 24th, followed by a game against Azerbaijan.

The recent 2-0 victory against Moldova provided a significant morale boost for Lithuania. They’ll be looking to carry that positive energy into this friendly against Georgia.

Georgia’s Journey and Upcoming Challenges

Georgia’s recent form has been mixed. While they secured a 2-2 draw against Israel, ending a four-game losing streak, their World Cup qualification campaign was challenging, resulting in a third-place finish in Group E with just three points from six matches. Despite not reaching the 2026 World Cup, Georgia enjoyed a memorable run at Euro 2024, reaching the quarter-finals and gaining a new wave of supporters.

Willy Sagnol’s side will now compete in the UEFA Nations League in September, opening their campaign against Northern Ireland on September 25th. This friendly against Lithuania serves as valuable preparation for those upcoming competitive fixtures.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the eighth encounter between Georgia and Lithuania. Georgia holds the advantage with four wins to Lithuania’s three. The last meeting, an international friendly in March 2018, saw Georgia emerge victorious with a resounding 4-0 win. You can find more historical data on WorldFootball.

Key Players to Watch

• Lithuania: Armandas Kucys, the team’s leading scorer with five goals, will be a key threat in attack. Midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, playing for Torino in Serie A, is expected to feature prominently. Veteran defender Justas Lasickas is set to earn his 68th cap.
• Georgia: All eyes will be on Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who scored twice in the draw against Israel. He’ll be supported by Villarreal’s Georges Mikautadze and Heidenheim’s Budu Zivzivadze. Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is also expected to start, aiming for his 37th international appearance.

Possible Starting Lineups

Lithuania

Gertmonas; Lasickas, Sirvys, Utkus, Armalas; Vorobjovas, Gineitis, Golubickas, Kalinauskas; Kucys, Dubickas

Georgia

Mamardashvili; Beriashvili, Dvali, Lochoshvili, Azarovi; Mekvabishvili, Kiteishvili, Gagnidze; Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze, Zivzivadze

Prediction

While Lithuania enters this match with a recent win under their belt, Georgia’s quality in the final third, particularly with the presence of Kvaratskhelia, makes them the favorites. We predict a victory for Georgia in this international friendly.

For more in-depth analysis and potential scorelines, WhoScored provides valuable data.