At the Koeln Stadion, Spain is set to welcome Georgia for a thrilling 1/8 round of the European Championship. This match is scheduled for Saturday, June 30th, 2024, at 19:00 GMT. Despite being the nominal home team, Spain will play on a neutral field. With the knockout stage upon us, both teams are eager for a win to advance to the quarterfinals. Spain enters as the favorite, according to bookmakers. However, Georgia is ready to challenge and continue their surprising journey in the tournament.

Spain – Form

Spain has shown impressive form at home, winning their last three European Championship matches. They achieved a 1-0 victory over Albania on June 24, 2024. Before this, they won against Italy with the same scoreline, thanks to an own goal. They also secured a 3-0 victory against Croatia. Alvaro Morata and Fabian Ruiz were among the scorers, with Pedri and Lamine Yamal providing assists. These performances highlight Spain’s consistency and strength on home ground.

Georgia – Form

Georgia’s performance on the road has been varied, with a win, a loss, and a draw in their last three matches. They achieved a surprising 2-0 victory over Portugal at Arena Auf Schalke on June 26, 2024. However, they were defeated 3-1 by Turkey, despite a goal from Mikautadze. Their game against the Czech Republic ended in a 1-1 draw, with Mikautadze scoring from the penalty spot. These outcomes reflect Georgia’s unpredictable form in the tournament.

Spain – Georgia – Head to Head

The last match between Spain and Georgia was on November 19, 2023. Spain won 3:1. In their last 7 meetings, Spain has won 6 times, and Georgia has won once. This record shows Spain’s dominance. In their last 5 encounters, both teams scored in only one match. Spain has consistently scored in 6 of their last 7 matches against Georgia. They have also won their last 4 matches, with more than 2.5 goals in each game.

Spain – Georgia – Standings

This match is a knockout game in the 1/8 round of the European Championship. Therefore, there are no standings to consider. Both teams have advanced from the group stages. They now face a single-elimination format at Koeln Stadion. Spain is the favorite to win, but knockout football is full of surprises.

Spain vs Georgia – Top scorers

Mikel Oyarzabal shines for Spain with 4 goals in the European Championship. His scoring ability has been crucial. Rodri, Fabian Ruiz, and Ferran Torres each have scored twice, adding depth to Spain’s attack. Alvaro Morata also has 2 goals. For Georgia, Georges Mikautadze leads with 8 goals. Zuriko Davitashvili and Budu Zivzivadze, with 3 goals each, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, with 2 goals, are key to Georgia’s offense. Lasha Dvali has also scored, showing Georgia’s varied scoring sources.

Spain vs Georgia – Full-Time Betting

Spain is the favorite with odds of 1.20 for a win. A draw is at 6.50, and a Georgia win at 15.00. Spain’s winning streak and their record against Georgia make them the favorites. Despite the neutral venue, Spain’s fewer injuries could be decisive. For those looking at other betting options, “halftime-fulltime” bets on Spain are at 1.615. The “draw-no-bet” option on Spain is at 1.05. The “double-chance” bet for Spain to win or draw is at 1.03.

Spain vs Georgia – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is at odds of 1.667, reflecting the trend in previous meetings. Spain’s attacking form and Georgia’s scoring ability suggest a high-scoring game. The “Under 2.5” option is at 2.20, for those expecting a more defensive match.

Spain vs Georgia – BTTS Betting

The odds for ‘Both Teams to Score’ are 2.50 for ‘Yes’ and 1.50 for ‘No’. Considering the teams’ recent performances, ‘BTTS: Yes’ at 2.50 is tempting. However, Spain’s strong defense might make ‘BTTS: No’ at 1.50 the more likely outcome.