Georgia vs Canada Predictions - Georgia set to beat Canada in Nations Cup encounter

Brad Newcomb

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Georgia are tipped to cover the handicap against Canada.
Georgia have won 7 of their last 8 matches and 3 straight vs Canada.
Canada have lost 5 of their last 8 fixtures, showing inconsistency.

Georgia are on a winning streak against Canada (Getty Images)

Georgia are on a winning streak against Canada and have won all their World Rugby Nations Cup fixtures this year. Canada have lacked consistency in the competition and lost to Georgia last year.

Georgia have won 7 of their last 8 matches.
Georgia have won 3 consecutive games against Canada.
Canada have lost 5 of their last 8 fixtures.
Canada lost by 21 points to Georgia in 2025.

Head to Head

Georgia have the advantage over Canada, with three victories to one in four meetings.

Georgia beat Canada 38-17 in 2025.

Georgia Form

Georgia performed well during their opening rounds of the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup in July. They defeated Uruguay 41-34, Samoa 33-12, and Chile 49-22.

The Lelos are in first place in the European-African-Asian Pool with 14 points after three rounds.

Before that, Borjgalosnebi had a solid run of results at the 2026 Rugby Europe Championship, thumping Switzerland 54-3, the Netherlands 61-12, and Spain 42-30 in the group stages. They then defeated Romania 53-30 in the semi-finals but fell short against Portugal in the final, losing 19-17.

Georgia have been in great shape this season, winning seven of their last eight matches, giving them the advantage to come out on top against Canada and win their fourth Nations Cup match in a row.

Canada Form

Canada have had mixed fortunes in the opening fixtures of the 2026 World Rugby Nations Cup in July. They drew 42-42 with Spain and lost 38-14 to Portugal before beating Zimbabwe 23-19.

Les Rouges are fifth in the Americas-Pacific Pool with seven points from three matches.

In September, the Canucks lost 45-29 to Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals before edging North American rivals the USA 19-16 in the third-place play-off match.

Canada have produced inconsistent performances recently, losing five of their last eight fixtures, and had no answer in their previous match against Georgia, losing 38-17 to their opponents last year.

Team News

Georgia

Forwards: Luka Goginava, Vakhtang Jincharadze, Vano Karkadze, Sergo Abramishvili, Giorgi Akhaladze, Kakhaber Darbaidze, Giorgi Melikidze, Lasha Phkhakadze, Bachuki Tchumbadze, Mikheil Babunashvili, Lado Chachanidze, Giorgi Javakhia, Gagi Margvelashvili, Kote Mikautadze, Luka Ivanishvili, Tornike Jalagonia, Beka Gorgadze, Beka Saghinadze, Mikheil Shioshvili, Beka Shvangiradze, Ilia Spanderashvili

Backs: Temur Dzodzuashvili, Vasil Lobzhanidze, Luka Matkava, Dachi Papunashvili, Davit Barbakadze, Tornike Kakhoidze, Giorgi Khaindrava, Giorgi Shvelidze, Luka Tabatadze, Otar Metreveli, Luka Khorbaladze, Akaki Tabutsadze, Davit Niniashvili, Luka Tsirekidze

Canada

Forwards: Austin Creighton, Foster DeWitt, Dewald Kotze, Andrew Quattrin, Cole Keith, Cali Martinez, Tyler Matchem, Sam Miller, Kyle Steeves, Bryce Worden, Matt Beukeboom, Daragh Doyle, Izzak Kelly, Evan Olmstead, Barnaby Waddell, Tyler Ardron, Mason Flesch, Ethan Fryer, Matt Oworu, Siôn Parry, Lucas Rumball

Backs: Jason Higgins, Jesse Kilgour, Stephen Webb, Liam James, Jacob Ince, Spencer Jones, Ben LeSage, Josh McIndoe, Nic Benn, Takoda McMullin, Isaac Olson, Demetri Patterson, Kyle Tremblay, Jack Gore, Mitch Voralek

Verdict

Odds are not available yet but will be added once they are.

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