Spain vs Georgia Prediction & Betting Tips (30 June)

Considered a big outsider in this Euro 2024, Spain has further asserted its status following its performances in the group stage. The teammates of midfield captain Rodri started the competition by quite clearly dominating Croatia 3-0 before making an impression against Italy 1-0. Against the Squadra Azzurra, they made a big impression and the gap on the scoreboard could have been much wider given the nature of the match. Guaranteed to finish in 1st place in Group B even before the last day, Spain allowed itself the luxury of making a large turnover against Albania last Monday. This did not prevent them from winning with the second knives 1-0 and being the only team in this Euro 2024 to close the group stage with 9 points. A good omen for a Roja which had reached the last four of the previous European Championship played in 2021. Now led by former Espoirs coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain has retained its control in the game while adding a lot of verticality and therefore offensive danger thanks, in large part, to the elusive wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.

Never qualified for the slightest international competition in its history, Georgia nevertheless makes a very good showing in this Euro 2024 and relies heavily on a new generation of talented players Mamardashvili, Kochorashvili, Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze. For their entry into Group F, Willy Sagnol's men were not at all unworthy but fell against Turkey 1-3. Close to equalizing, they finally conceded the last goal in added time when the goalkeeper came up from a corner to lend a hand to his attackers. Even more convincing subsequently, Georgia held off the Czech Republic on the 2nd day 1-1 before securing a prestigious victory against a very revamped Portugal last Wednesday 2-0. These well-deserved results reward a very interesting quality of play and allow the selection to take 3rd place in group F. Qualification for the round of 16 constitutes a resounding achievement for Georgia who had to go through the play-offs to qualify for this Euro 2024.

For this Euro 2024, Luis de la Fuente took into account the package of the excellent midfielder Gavi while men like Cubarsi, Aleix Garcia and Llorente were not called up. Absent during the last match, the experienced defender Nacho and the replacement winger Ayoze Perez are not guaranteed to be able to apply for this round of 16. On the other hand, the good news comes from the return of midfield manager Rodri from suspension. Arriving tired in Germany, Cityzen was able to rest during the last day of the group stage and will obviously start this Sunday evening. Next to him take place the Parisian Fabian Ruiz, who has been shining since the start of the competition, and the Blaugrana Pedri, whose creativity no longer needs to be demonstrated. The latter is responsible for supplying good balls to the young wingers Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams who have transfigured the face of La Roja since the start of the competition. The impactful force of these two nuggets will again be a key element of this meeting, as will the presence of Captain Morata on the front of the attack. Very solid behind as well, Spain has not yet conceded a single goal in this Euro. The full-backs Carvajal and Cucurella are currently showing their best face. In order to compose his list for the Euro, Willy Sagnol made choices by not selecting defenders Mamuchashvili (Dinamo Batumi), Sazonov (Torino) and Azarovi (Shakhtar Donetsk ) as well as the Kankava (Slovan Bratislava, ex-Reims) and Aburjania (Hatayspor) circles.

On the other hand, the former Bordeaux coach has a very promising generation, certainly the strongest in the history of the selection. In the cages, Mamardashvili (Valencia) establishes himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the competition, with Donnarumma. He made 21 saves in this Euro 2024, equaling the save record for a goalkeeper in a group stage. In midfield, Kochorashvili (Levante) shines brightly with his overflowing activity. Offensively, Mikautadze (Metz) is particularly prominent and is today the top scorer in the Euro with 3 goals. He forms an explosive attacking duo with star Kvaratskhelia. The Neapolitan can sometimes frustrate observers with his choices but remains a constant danger for any defense. He demonstrated it against Portugal last Wednesday. Note nevertheless the suspension Mekvabishvili who received 2 yellow cards during the last 2 days.