Georgia vs Spain Prediction & Betting Tips (15 November)

Never qualified for any World Cup in its history, Georgia had legitimate ambitions after reaching the round of 16 at Euro 2024 and having saved its lead in Nations League B. Unfortunately, Willy Sagnol's men are almost out of the running for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. They now occupy 3rd place in Group E with 2 matches remaining and 6 points behind 2nd place, synonymous with the play-off. Georgia won against the red lantern, Bulgaria, in September 3-0 and otherwise lost against Turkey twice 2-3 and 4-1 and Spain 2-0. Winner of Euro 2024 and unfortunate finalist of the Nations League, Spain is considered one of the big favorites at the 2026 World Cup.

La Roja is uncompromising in these qualifiers which began last September. Indeed, Lamine Yamal's teammates are at the top of group E with 3 points ahead of their runner-up. Authors of a flawless performance, they won their first four matches played against Bulgaria twice 0-3 and 4-0, Turkey 0-6 and Georgia 2-0. 

For Georgia, we can mention the absences of defenders Kakabadze (Krakow, 77 sel), Dvali (CSKA 1948, 46 sel), Azarovi (Shakhtar, 22 sel) and Gelashvili (Panserraikos, 2 sel), midfielder Lobzhanidze (Atlanta, 41 sel) and striker Mikautadze (Villarreal, 21 goals in 41 sel). Furthermore, playmaker Chakvetadze (Watford, 10 goals in 37 seasons) has still not recovered from an injury that occurred last April. The offensive sector relies on Davitashvili (Saint-Etienne, 7 goals in 50 sels) and Kvaratskhelia (PSG, 20 goals in 45 sels). The goalkeeper Mamardashvili (Liverpool, 33 sel) is available as is the midfielder Kochorashvili (Sporting, 23 sel). Spain must deal with the withdrawals of full-back Carvajal (Real Madrid, 52 sel), central defender Le Normand (Atlético Madrid, 27 sel) and playmaker Pedri (Barcelona, ​​5 goals in 38 sel). Furthermore, the metronome Rodri (Manchester City, 59 sel) has not yet returned to his best level and has not been called up, just like the winger Nico Williams (Bilbao, 6 goals in 30 sel) who recently returned from injury.

On the other hand, absent during the last meeting, Huijsen (Real Madrid, 6 sels), Fabian Ruiz (PSG, 6 goals in 39 sels) and Yamal (Barcelona, ​​6 goals in 23 sels) are back. Scorer against Georgia and Bulgaria in October, striker Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad, 19 goals in 49 seasons) is there. We also find goalkeeper and captain Unai Simon (Bilbao), midfielder Zubimendi (Arsenal) and the versatile Merino (Arsenal, 10 goals in 39 seasons). Very good at the start of the season, Fermin Lopez (Barcelona, ​​3rd team) was also called up.