Georgia vs Spain - Euro 2024 qualifier: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
- Spain are struggling in Group A, sitting fourth on three points from two games
- Georgia currently in second, one point ahead of La Roja
- Sides will meet in Tbilisi on Friday
By Sean Walsh
Spain return to international action with a trip to Georgia on Friday in Euro 2024 qualifying.
La Roja opened the summer with victory in the Nations League, seeing off Croatia in the final via a penalty shootout.
They will now look to close this seasonal period by kick-starting their hopes of reaching next summer's Euros having made a slow start to qualifying Group A.
Scotland currently sit atop the standings having won all four of their matches so far, while Spain are fourth with three points from two games.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of their journey to Georgia.
Where are Georgia vs Spain playing?
- Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
- Stadium: Dinamo Arena
- Date: Friday 8 September
- Kick-off Time: 17:00 BST / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT
- Referee: Daniel Siebert (GER)
- VAR: Marco Fritz (GER)
Goergia vs Spain H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Georgia: 1 win
- Spain: 4 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last meeting: Spain 4-0 Georgia (2022 World Cup qualifier) - 5 September 2021
Current Form (Last Five Games)
- Georgia: LWDWL
- Spain: LWLWD
How to watch Georgia vs Spain on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Foxsports.com, FOX Sports App, ViX, Fox Sports 2 |
United States | Viaplay Sports 1, Viaplay UK |
Canada | DAZN |
Georgia team news
Georgia have quickly emerged as a potential banana skin to the big boys of Europe thanks to the rise of Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been nominated for the 2023 Ballon d'Or.
Between the sticks will be a man very familiar to Spain in Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who was linked with the likes of Bayern Munich and Chelsea this summer.
Ajax forward Georges Mikautadze and Watford midfielder Giorgi Chakvetadze could also hurt La Roja.
Georgia predicted lineup vs Spain
Georgia predicted lineup (3-5-2): Mamardashvili; Sazonov, Kashia, Kverkveliya; Gagnidze, Chakvetadze, Dvali, Kiteishvili, Lobzhanidze; Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia
Spain team news
Luis de la Fuente and his side can't really afford many more slip ups if they're to ensure their route to Germany next summer is a smooth one.
The boss could stick close to the lineup which started against Croatia in the final of the Nations League back in June.
One notable omission from that side however is Jordi Alba, who recently announced his retirement from international football.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is fit to play having had several stitches sew up a nasty ear injury and has taken part in training sessions with a rugby cap.
Lamine Yamal could break Gavi's record as the youngest player to feature for Spain if he makes an appearance - the winger only turned 16 in July.
Spain predicted lineup vs Georgia
Spain predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Simon; Carvajal, Le Normand, Laporte, Balde; Rodri, Merino; Asensio, Olmo, Gavi; Morata
Georgia vs Spain score prediction
The easy answer here is Spain should win quite comfortably, but Georgia are now a side that the major contenders will not want to run into and have to take quite seriously.
In Kvaratskhelia, Georgia have one of the world's leading superstars at the moment, while they also have a strong and competent goalkeeper in Mamardashvili at the other end.
La Roja should have enough to secure victory in Tbilisi but it will be far from routine.
Prediction: Georgia 1-2 Spain
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