Belarus v Georgia predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Belarus v Georgia predictions World Cup Qualifiers, International	16/10/2012 18:00	full time result	Belarus win	2.15	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ian

BELARUS v GEORGIA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Belarus are currently 87th in the FIFA World Rankings and Georgia are 65th. Neither side qualified for the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012. Belarus have scored 8 goals in their last eleven matches and conceded 11. Georgia have scored 12 in twelve and conceded 14.

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Belarus are not prolific scores and not one player in the current squad has scored more than six goals at international level. Alexander Hleb is their most experienced and influential player. None of Georgia’s current strikers have scored more than two international goals which makes Jaba Kankave’s contribution from midfield more valuable.

Belarus were totaly dominated by Spain in losing to that side 4-0 last week. Even against top class opposition Spain control possession and regularly complete 50% more successful pases than their opponents. The fact that Belarus had the ball for just 27% of the time against Spain is not a major problem in the context of the match against Georgia. It was soime achievement to create five chances against the World and European champions and they should improve on that tally against Georgia. That side created more chances and won more corners than oponents Finland last friday. Even though that side had a man sent off Georgia could not turn their share of possesion into a crucial equalising goal. Just three of their 16 goal attempts were on target and that reflects their current strikers' poor scoring record at this level. Georgia will not have as many chances against Belarus and on current form are unlikely to convert one and avoid defeat.

BELARUS - GEORGIA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

On world rankings there is not a great deal between these sides so home advantage could be the key factor in determining the outcome of this match. Belarus had drawn their last three home games before losing to Spain 4-0. Georgia’s most recent away match resulted in a win against Luxembourg but Belarus are stronger than that team.

Take the 2.15 with William Hill for a home win.

BELARUS - GEORGIA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Even though a home win is expected the potential margin of victory could be just one goal. Indeed for correct score bettors 1-0 looks the safest option. This looks like being a tight game with the first goal crucial and deciding the outcome. That means Georgia can be backed with a handicap start of more than one goal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Pinnacle Sports say 1.28 for Georgia +1.25.

BELARUS - GEORGIA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Over their last 12 matches Georgia have scored at an average rate of exactly one goal per game but that figure is considerable less for away matches. Overall, those matches have produced an average of just over two goals. Belarus score less than a goal a game so all the statistics suggest one goal could be enough to settle this match so under three is the best option.

It’s 1.6 for less than 3 goals with William Hill.