Spain vs Georgia Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 30 June 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Rhein Energie Stadion (Cologne)

Spain has emerged as a dark horse in Euro 2024, showcasing their prowess by winning all three matches in the challenging "group of death" that included Italy and Croatia. This perfect start, coupled with their first-ever clean sheet record in a major tournament group stage, has firmly established them as serious contenders for the title.

However, Spain's path to the final in Berlin is fraught with potential challenges, as they share their side of the draw with powerhouses like Germany, Portugal, and France. Their immediate focus, though, is on Georgia, the lowest-ranked nation in the tournament. Spain's historical dominance over Georgia in competitive matches (six wins with an aggregate score of 19-3) bodes well for their prospects.

Georgia, making their debut in a major tournament as an independent nation, has defied expectations by reaching the knockout stage. Their 2-0 victory over a second-string Portugal side stands as a landmark achievement in their football history. This underdog spirit was epitomized by their defensive resilience, as they managed to keep a clean sheet despite having only 28% possession - a record low for a winning team in the Euros since 1980.

While Georgia enters this match as clear underdogs, their recent upset against Portugal demonstrates their capability to perform under pressure and against superior opposition.

Where to watch?

📺 Spain - Georgia Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch: Alvaro Morata (Spain) - The captain is on the verge of becoming the third-highest scorer in Euro history. Georges Mikautadze (Georgia) - One of only nine players to score in all three group games of a single Euro tournament.

⚡Match Facts:

• Spain won all three group stage matches without conceding a goal.
• Georgia qualified for the Round of 16 with a historic 2-0 win over Portugal.
• Spain has won all six previous competitive meetings against Georgia, scoring 19 goals and conceding only 3.

💡Prediction: This Round of 16 clash presents a classic David vs Goliath scenario. Spain's impressive form and historical dominance over Georgia make them clear favorites. However, Georgia's recent giant-killing act against Portugal suggests they shouldn't be underestimated. Expect Spain to dominate possession and create numerous chances, with their superior quality likely to shine through as the match progresses. Georgia will likely adopt a defensive stance, hoping to frustrate Spain and potentially strike on the counter. While an upset isn't impossible, Spain's depth and experience should see them secure a comfortable victory, possibly with multiple goals.

Betting Tips:

• Spain to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Spain to keep a clean sheet
• Alvaro Morata to score
• Spain to win both halves