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

Georgia faces Hungary on Saturday, November 14, in the penultimate matchday of Group B2 in the UEFA Nations League. The hosts, currently last in the standings with two points, need a win to keep their hopes of finishing in second place alive. The situation is different for Marco Rossi’s team, which currently has seven points, one less than Northern Ireland. The Hungarians are aiming for a win to be in the best possible shape for the head-to-head matchup on the final matchday.

Georgia is still searching for its first goal in this group stage. Ramaz Svanadze’s team has recorded two 0-0 draws against Ukraine and Northern Ireland, while losing both of its other matches 1-0—in its opener against Northern Ireland and in the first leg against Hungary.

For Saturday’s match, the team will be without Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is sidelined by injury, and Giorgi Kochorashvili, who is suspended. Up front, the starting duo is expected to be Georges Mikautadze—who has scored 23 goals in 47 appearances for the national team—and Budu Zivzivadze. Giorgi Chakvetadze, meanwhile, will be tasked with linking the midfield with the attack.

Hungary heads into the match having regained confidence and positive results in October. After earning just one point in the first two matchdays, Marco Rossi’s team secured two consecutive victories, defeating Georgia 1-0 and Ukraine 2-1 on the road. This run has allowed them to climb to seven points and re-enter the race for the top spots.

For Saturday’s match, Rossi welcomes back Miloš Kerkez after he served a one-match suspension. Up front, Barnabás Varga is expected to lead the attack, supported by Roland Sallai in the attacking midfield. Dominik Szoboszlai, meanwhile, will play in a deeper position, tasked with orchestrating the team’s play.

Probable lineups:

Georgia (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Dvali, Kakabadze, Azarovi, Sazonov; Davitashvili, Chakvetadze, Tsitaishvili, Gagnidze; Mikautadze, Zivzivadze.

Hungary (4-2-3-1): Tóth; Osváth, Orbán, Csinger, Kerkez; Schäfer, Szoboszlai; Lukács, Vitális, Sallai; Varga.