2026-2027 Nations League: Georgia vs. Ukraine, Probable Lineups

Georgia and Ukraine will face off at 6 p.m. in a match for the second matchday of Group 2 in League B of the 2026-2027 Nations League. The hosts lost their first match to Northern Ireland, while the visitors, in their debut, won 1-0 against Hungary.

Georgia is in the midst of a coaching shakeup: the loss to Northern Ireland led to head coach Sagnol’s departure. For now, the Under-21 coach, Svanadze, has taken over the team. Up front, the attacking trio of Kvernadze, Mikautadze, and Kvaratskhelia is set to start, with Kakabadze and Kharebashvili on the wings.

Ukraine’s head coach Andrea Maldera, who got off to a strong start with a win in Budapest, will rely on Vanat and Sikan up front, while Tsygankov and Sudakov will play on the wings. Ocheretko and Brazhko will play in midfield. Nazarenko will be out due to suspension.

Georgia vs. Ukraine: Probable Lineups
Georgia (3-4-3): Mamardashvili; Goglichidze, Dvali, Lochoshvili; Kakabadze, Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili, Kharebashvili; Kvernadze, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia. Head Coach: Svanadze.
Ukraine (4-4-2): Riznyk; Krupskyi, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Mykolenko; Tsygankov, Ocheretko, Brazhko, Sudakov; Sikan, Vanat. Head Coach: Maldera.

Here’s what Maldera had to say ahead of the match: “I start primarily with the characteristics of the players I have available. I try to put them in the best position. We can play with ten men, with a single striker, or with two strikers. It’s not that important. What matters is that the guys are ready when they take the field. The coaching change in Georgia? It could have repercussions one way or another. So today, we’ll study the Georgian national team in more detail.”