Prediction: Spain vs Georgia

Verdict: Spain half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Looking to officially cement their spot as Group A winners on Sunday night, Spain will welcome Georgia to Valladolid this weekend.

Spain

Starting with the hosts, while Spain might have opened their EURO 24 qualifying campaign in the midst of a public wobble, La Roja have come roaring back in some style. Last seen marking their return to Group A duties earlier in the week as they secured a routine 3-1 victory away at Cyprus, Luis de la Fuente’s side are enjoying an extended purple patch. Knowing that they need just a single point to officially punch their ticket to next year’s European Championships as Group A winners, the European giants should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Making real history back in June as they secured a maiden Nations League trophy, Spain have won each of their previous seven straight appearances across all competitions. Simply looking to finish off their qualifying job on Sunday night and mustering 18 points from their seven Group A showdowns, Spain are rightfully tipped as a landslide contender here.

Team News

Bagging four qualifying strikes in his seven Group A appearances this year, Real Madrid striker Joselu will spearhead Spain’s charge on Sunday night. Likewise, notching 10 strikes in his previous 10 appearances for club and country, Real Sociedad marksman Mikel Oyarzabal will join the ex-Newcastle misfit in the final third.

Making just a second international appearance against Cyprus earlier in the week, Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya will be hoping to keep his spot between the sticks in Valladolid. Aston Villa defender Pau Torres should once again partner Robin Le Normand at the heart of Spain’s defence.

Georgia

As for the visitors, suffering last-gasp heartbreak at home against Scotland earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, Georgia have struggled to find much stability during their EURO 24 qualifying adventure this year. Mustering just a single victory from any of their previous five Group A appearances, Willy Sagnol’s side will certainly face another heavyweight challenge here. Rightfully tipped as a major underdog on Sunday night, the Crusaders will be worried by a nightmare record against La Roja. In fact, along with a woeful 7-1 drumming when they welcomed Spain to Tbilisi back on September 8th, Georgia have lost each of their previous three meetings by an aggregate score of 13-2. Likewise, losing three of their previous four showdowns on foreign soil, Sagnol’s men couldn’t wish for a tougher test this weekend.

Team News

Bagging a brace against Scotland earlier in the week and notching six strikes in his previous nine appearances for club and country, Napoli talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will once again have a leading role to play on Sunday night.

Continuing to impress with Spanish giants Valencia this season, 23-year-old Giorgi Mamardashvili will earn a 13th international cap this weekend. Ajax striker Georges Mikautadze should spearhead Goergia’s charge in Valladolid.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Spain and Georgia met for their reverse Group A showdown back on September 8th, La Roja claimed a thumping 7-1 romp on foreign soil.
• Likewise, the former world champions have won each of their previous three meetings against Georgia by an aggregate score of 13-2.
• Spain have won each of their previous seven straight showdowns across all competitions.
• Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal has bagged 10 goals in his previous 14 appearances for club and country.
• Georgia have lost three of their last four appearances on foreign soil across all competitions.

Conclusion

Knowing that they need just a single point to officially punch their ticket as Group A winners, Spain will simply be looking to make another statement here. Winning each of their previous seven appearances across all formats, the European giants will also be excited by a rampant record against Sunday’s guests. Including a stellar 7-1 romp when they travelled to Tbilisi back on September 8th, Spain have won each of their previous three meetings against Georgia by an aggregate score of 13-2.

Verdict: Spain half-time/full-time

Best Odds: 8/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet