game<\/a> against Turkey<\/p>\nPedro Porro, Pau Cubars\u00ed, Marc Cucurella, and Robin Le Normand are key defenders expected to start.<\/p>\n
\u00a0In the attack, Ferran Torres, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Yeremy Pino will lead the attack<\/p>\n
Predicted Spain lineup:<\/b> Sim\u00f3n; Porro, Le Normand, Cubars\u00ed, Cucurella; Merino, Zubimendi, Pedri; Pino, Oyarzabal, Torres<\/p>\n
Georgia Team News<\/b><\/p>\n
Georgia faces uncertainty over their Paris Saint-Germain star winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Reports suggest he\u2019s recovered enough to participate after thigh concerns. His presence is crucial as Georgia leans heavily on him to create and score.<\/p>\n
Viareal attacker\u00a0 Georges Mikautadze remains Georgia\u2019s main striker he scored in the last match and is expected to lead the front.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Predicted Georgia lineup:<\/b> Mamardashvili; Kakabadze, Kashia, Goglichidze, Lochoshvili; Gagnidze, Kochorashvili, Mekvabishvili, Davitashvili; Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze<\/p>\n
What to Expect<\/b><\/p>\n
Despite injuries, Spain is still the heavy favorite due to their squad depth. They have scored 9 goals in two qualifiers and kept clean sheets. They lead Group E by 3 points over Georgia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Georgia had a shaky start with a 3-2 loss to Turkey, but recovered with a 3-0 win over Bulgaria. They are still in the race for second place, possibly aiming for playoff routes.<\/p>\n
Georgia\u2019s style will be more cautious and compact. They will try to absorb pressure, counter, and rely on set pieces or individual performance from\u00a0 Kvaratskhelia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Spain will push high, press early, and seek to break the lines via midfield and wing play.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Safe Calls<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Both Teams to Score: <\/b>yes\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Over 2.5 Goals:<\/b> YES \u2014 Spain has scored heavily, and past Spain-Georgia matches have been high-scoring.<\/li>\n
- Merino or Oyarzabal to score\/assist:<\/b> YES \u2014 Merino\u2019s in form and Oyarzabal is reliable in attack.<\/li>\n
- Spain to Win or Draw:<\/b> YES\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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