Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
The France U21 national team will face Georgia in the second round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship group stage. The match is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 21:00 Central European Time. Here’s my take on a betting option for this clash.
France U21 vs Georgia U21: match preview
France kicked off the tournament with a game against one of their main rivals—Portugal. It was a tightly contested affair that ended goalless at 0-0. The Portuguese came slightly closer to victory, but neither side managed to convert their chances. Now, France needs to clinch a win, as Georgia already grabbed three points in the opening round and, with another positive result, would take a big step toward the playoffs.
Georgia became the sensation of the opening round. In their first match against Poland, they weren’t favored by the bookmakers, but managed to snatch a last-minute victory. Although the Poles threatened more often, it was the Georgians who made better use of their opportunities. However, facing France will be a much tougher challenge—Les Bleus can’t afford another slip-up and boast a far stronger squad.
Match facts and head-to-head
- France are unbeaten in six consecutive matches: three wins and three draws.
- Georgia have lost only one of their last four matches, winning three.
- Georgia have conceded at least one goal in each of their last five games.
- France have won all three previous head-to-head encounters.
Probable lineups
- France U21: Jores Reste, Kiliann Sildillia, Chrislain Matsima, Castello Lukeba, Quentin Merlin, Angelo Diouf, Johann Lepenant, Ibrahima Doucouré, Mathys Tel, Mathis Abline, Willem Geubbels
- Georgia U21: Giorgi Kvernadze, Giorgi Abuashvili, Luka Odisharia, Lasha Gagnidze, Niko Lominadze, Giorgi Sigua, Irakli Azarov, Saba Khvadagiani, Sandro Sazonov, Gabriel Maisuradze, Luka Kharatishvili
Prediction
France have a stronger squad and the motivation to win, as the draw with Portugal left the group wide open. Georgia have already surprised everyone, but keeping up with the favorites will be tough. My bet: France individual total over 2 goals at odds of 1.59.
