Georgia Vs Scotland Tips - 16/11/2023

Scotland have already wrapped up qualification for Euro 2024 but Steve Clarke’s side are still in a battle with Spain for top spot in Group A.

It has been a fantastic campaign for the Scots and they travel to Tbilisi to face Georgia knowing the Tartan Army will be on the plane to Germany next year.

Spain hold the advantage, when it comes to topping the group, given La Roja’s trip to Cyprus and home tie against Georgia look marginally easier fixtures than Scotland’s trip to Georgia and the Hampden Park clash with Norway, but Clarke will no doubt be pushing for a positive end to the campaign.

Scotland were beaten by Spain in their latest Euro 2024 qualifier and there have been friendly defeats to England and France either side, but they have been tough fixtures and the Tartan Army will be looking to get back to winning ways.

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Tip 1: Over 2.5 goals @ 21/20

Scotland are 21/20 shots to win in Georgia, and although Clarke’s men look to hold a fair chance of victory in Tbilisi, the price should be approached with caution.

The Tartan Army are missing a whole host of players for Thursday’s clash and that could have an impact on the outcome of the contest.

Andy Robertson, Aaron Hickey, John Souttar and Kieran Tierney are all missing from the Scotland rearguard and the attack is also hampered by the absence of Kevin Nisbit and Che Adams. Clarke should be able to make do without Nisbit and Adams, but the quartet of defensive injuries looks a big worry.

Scotland were unfortunate to have a goal ruled out in their last Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain, but Clarke’s men still conceded twice and they shipped seven strikes combined in friendlies against England and France either side of the defeat in Seville.

Georgia carry plenty of attacking threat and the Crusaders have scored in five of their six qualifying matches. Willy Sagnol’s men put four past Cyprus last time out and prior to that hammered Thailand 8-0 in a friendly.

The fact that the Crusaders have little riding on this match, given they have already achieved a play-off spot via the Nations League, tempers enthusiasm when it comes to the betting, but they certainly look capable of contributing to a high-scoring contest.

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Tip 2: Draw and both teams to score @ 18/5

The selection issues faced by Clarke make it easy enough to oppose Scotland at 21/20, and with a question mark over Georgia’s motivation, the draw looks like a big runner.

At 16/5, it could prove prudent to take a punt on both teams scoring and the game ending in a stalemate.

That would cover 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3 scorelines, and while a repeat of Sunday’s 4-4 score between Chelsea and Manchester City looks an unlikely way to win, the 1-1 and 2-2 options look to have a big chance of copping.

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WHAT DID WE TIP FOR THEIR LAST ENCOUNTER?

Last time out when these two sides faced off, this is what we tipped.

The top two in Euro 2024 qualifying Group A will meet at Hampden Park on Tuesday as Scotland and Georgia look to further boost their chances of qualifying for next summer's finals in Germany.

Scotland have won their opening three matches to top the section, including following up a 2-0 victory over Spain in March with a come-from-behind 2-1 success in Norway last time out.

Georgia are five points behind Steve Clarke's side in second, but are also unbeaten after following up a home draw with Norway by winning in Cyprus on Saturday.

With both sides also having the security of a playoff place already wrapped up by virtue of their performances in the UEFA Nations League, confidence should be high heading into Tuesday's encounter in Glasgow.

Tip 1 - Scotland to win by a one-goal margin @ 9/4

Not many people would have expected for Scotland and Georgia to be occupying the top two positions in qualifying Group A, but both sides merit their lofty standing, with the Scots having lost just one of their last nine internationals, while Tuesday's visitors have suffered just one defeat in 15.

Both nations will be hopeful of extending those impressive records, but home advantage should certainly give Scotland the edge considering the Tartan Army have won five-straight matches on home soil, beating the likes of Spain and Ukraine during that time.

All four previous meetings between these two sides have also ended in victory for the home team - two wins for Scotland and two for Georgia - with three of those successes being secured by a one-goal margin. A repeat outcome on Tuesday appears probable.

Tip 2 - Draw/Scotland - Half-Time/Full-Time @ 3/1

There has been very little between these two sides when they have met in the past, with matches tending to remain tight throughout, which means Scotland may have to be patient to claim victory on Tuesday.

It would be no surprise if the match was still level at half-time, but that won't panic a Scotland team that have scored five of their seven goals during qualifying after the interval.

Georgia were level with Cyprus at the break during their most recent qualifier before going on to win that match, a similar pattern could unfold this time around, but on this occasion the result may not go the way of Willy Sagnol's side.

Tip 3 - Scotland 1-0 @ 9/2

The last time Scotland played host to Georgia it ended in a 1-0 victory for Gordon Strachan's then side in September 2015, with Akaki Khubutia's own goal proving the difference between the two sides that day.

Both nations have improved since then and Scotland have shown they have plenty of attacking threat, scoring twice against both Spain and Norway during this qualifying campaign.

However, after their exploits in Oslo on Saturday, this may be a case of after the Lord Mayor's Show for Clarke and his team, which means a more agricultural victory could be on the cards.

Each of the last two meetings between these two teams have ended in a 1-0 win for the home side. Scotland supporters would likely take that scoreline now as they aim to make it four wins from four in the group.