The Georgian national team will compete against Armenia today in the first match of the UEFA Nations League play-offs. The game is set to kick off at 9 p.m., with live coverage available on the GPB First Channel and the First Channel Sport.
Facts:
- The Georgian and Armenian national teams have met on seven occasions. Georgia has emerged victorious three times, and Armenia twice, with two matches concluding in a draw. Throughout these encounters, the Georgian team has scored 14 goals while conceding 8.
- For many years, Georgia’s most significant victory was against Armenia. In a 1997 friendly in Tbilisi, Georgia triumphed with a resounding 7-0 scoreline. This record was later surpassed in 2023 when the Georgians defeated Thailand 8-0.
- Their most recent encounters occurred during the 2020 Nations League, where one match ended in a 2-2 draw, while Armenia claimed victory in the other, winning 2-1.
- Shota Arveladze holds the record for the most goals scored against Armenia among Georgian players, having found the net three times.