Six teams are left in the European Championship, Qualifications Play-offs (Finals) 2024, with three of them making it to the finals in Germany. On Tuesday, Wales will host Poland, while the other two fixtures will be between Georgia, Greece, Ukraine, and Iceland. Let’s take a look at each match, their lineup and predictions.
Georgia X Greece
On Tuesday, in Tbilisi, Georgia will host Greece in the Euro 2024 qualifying playoff Path C semi-final, only 90 minutes before the hosts make their first-ever debut at a major event.
The Pirate Ship Crew scored five goals without receiving a response from Kazakhstan, while Willy Sagnol’s squad advanced to the finals with a 2-0 victory against 10-man Luxembourg in the semi-final match.
Georgia Possible Starting Lineup
Mamardashvili; Kvirkvelia, Dvali, Kashia; Kakabadze, Kiteishvili, Chakvetadze, Kochorashvili, Shengelia; Zivzivadze, Kvaratskhelia
Greece Possible Starting Lineup
Vlachodimos; Baldock, Mavropanos, Hatzidiakos, Tsimikas; Bakasetas, Kourbelis, Mantalos; Masouras, Ioannidis, Pelkas
Our Predictions
Greece to win
With Kvaratskhelia back and well rested, Georgia has gotten one of the best gifts they could have received in preparation for this historic event in front of an intimidating Tbilisi crowd that should do more than their share to support their side.
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Poyet’s men should return to the biggest continental stage and prolong Georgia’s wait for a major tournament because of Greece’s devastating performance against a hitherto impressive Kazakhstan outfit. The clash between two prolific attacking units could be an incredible spectator event.
Ukraine X Iceland
On Tuesday night in Poland, we will see the last match in Path B of the qualifying playoffs for Euro 2024. The game between Ukraine and Iceland will determine the winner.
In the semi-final, Sergiy Rebrov’s squad narrowly defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 to progress to the midweek climax, while their Nordic counterparts thrashed Israel 4-1.
Ukraine Possible Starting Lineup
Lunin; Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matvienko, Mykolenko; Zinchenko, Brazhko; Zubkov, Sudakov, Mudryk; Dovbyk
Iceland Possible Starting Lineup
Valdimarsson; Palsson, Ingason, Gretarsson, Thorarinsson; Thorsteinsson, Johannesson, Haraldsson, Willumsson; Gudmundsson, Oskarsson
Our Prediction
Ukraine to win
Iceland should have no problem scoring in Wroclaw thanks to Genoa star Gudmundsson’s outstanding play for both his club and his nation, but Hareide’s squad is dealing with three injury concerns, which is not good.
Ukraine has renowned players throughout the field, including semi-final hero Yaremchuk and cherished alternatives like Dovbyk in the final third. So, it’s easy to see the ‘hosts’ cruising to a resounding win and qualifying for Euro 2024.
Wales X Poland
On Tuesday, in the final of the qualifying playoff Path A, Wales and Poland will face off at the Cardiff City Stadium. At stake is a berth in Euro 2024 Group D.
With a 4-1 defeat of their semi-final opponents, Finland, Rob Page’s squad breezed through their match. In their most recent encounter, they again hardly struggled, thrashing Estonia 5-1.
Wales Possible Lineup
Ward; Davies, Mepham, Rodon; Roberts, Ampadu, J. James, Williams; Brooks, Wilson; Johnson
Poland Possible Starting Lineup
Szczesny; Kiwior, Bednarek, Dawidowicz; Bereszynski, Zielinski, Slisz, Piotrowski, Zalewski; Swiderski, Lewandowski
Our Prediction
Poland to win
In Cardiff, where the Dragons are seldom beaten in home Euro qualifiers, Wales should use the home-field advantage to target Poland’s weakened right-hand side.
But Poland have had their hosts beaten this century, and players like Robert Lewandowski will quickly take advantage of Wales’ defensive flaws. Tuesday’s match might end in tragedy for the Dragons as Poland secures their passage to Germany.