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Ukraine vs Georgia Live Stream & Tips – Shengelia to Carry Georgia in the World Cup 2027 Qualifiers

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Last updated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 10:33
Tornike Shengelia has confirmed his availability for Georgia in the remaining two rounds, providing a significant boost to the team's hopes in their upcoming matches against Ukraine. Given Shengelia's presence and the current inconsistencies observed in Ukraine's performance, experts recommend backing Georgia to secure a positive result. Shengelia's return is expected to be a game-changer for Georgia at this key moment.
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  • Both sides currently hold a 2-2 record
  • We are backing Georgia to cause an upset here
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Georgia will have to cope without veteran players Sandro Mamukelashvili and Giorgi Shermadini, but still bring enough quality into this matchup against unpredictable Ukraine. Who will emerge victorious on a neutral court in Riga?

Ukraine On a Two-Game Losing Run


Unless some miracle happens and table strugglers Denmark win both of their remaining games, Ukraine are almost guaranteed to reach the next stage, currently sitting in 2nd place in Group A with a 2-2 record. 

They started the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers by pulling a massive upset, beating Georgia 92-79 in Tbilisi thanks to phenomenal two-point shot selection (28/40), followed by an expected victory over minnows Denmark 88-71. 

Their defeats came in the third and fourth rounds, both against favored Spain, first getting beaten 86-66 on a neutral court in Riga, then losing 78-64 on Spanish soil. 

Georgia Relying on Experience  


Georgia have already qualified for the second phase but will still take the remaining two games seriously and attempt to carry over as many points as possible, currently holding a 2-2 record. 

They missed a couple of important players in the opening rounds which resulted in back-to-back defeats against Ukraine 92-79 and Spain 90-61. 

Their first victory arrived in the third round against Denmark 89-71 in Farum, before beating the same opponent again at home 89-60. Veteran and national icon Tornike Shengelia played a major role with 27 points and 11 rebounds. 

Verdict

Tornike Shengelia confirmed he will be available for Georgia in the remaining two rounds, which significantly boosts their chances in this matchup. Ukraine can't be trusted so I see value in backing the visitors here. 

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