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Euro 2024: Spain vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions
By Nathan Beighle,
17 days ago
Spain battles Georgia in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 from Cologne Stadium in Koln, Germany Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Spain vs. Georgia odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.
Spain is among the favorites to win the tournament at +440 — only behind England (+320) and Germany (+390). Spain started its Euro action off with a bang, throttling Croatia 3-0. It beat Italy 1-0 and Albania 1-0 to round out its group stage play. It was the only team in the event to win all 3 group stage matches. Spain, which is No. 8 in the FIFA World Rankings, is led by an ultra-talented midfield of Rodri, Pedri, and Fabián Ruiz. Spain went 2-1-1 in 4 friendlies prior to Euro 2024.
Georgia finished 3rd in Group F, which was won by Portugal. In its 3 stage matches, Georgia scored 4 goals and gave up 4 goals while posting a 1-1-1 record. It beat Portugal 2-0, drew Czechia 1-1 and lost to Turkey 3-1. F Georges Mikautadze, who plays for Metz, scored in each of Georgia’s last 2 matches.
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While there are teams like England which might struggle in the Round of 16 despite being a strong favorite, Spain (-1500) isn’t likely to be one of them. It dominated Croatia and beat both Italy and Albania in the group stage. That type of consistency is impressive.
Spain beat Georgia 3-1 in the final matchday of the Euro qualifiers in November, and ended with 76% of the possession in that match. It has the technical excellence to win and should do so with ease. However, at these odds, it isn’t worth any play.
Spain’s defense is among the best in the world, and it has played like it recently. Spain hasn’t allowed a goal in its last 270 minutes. Spain only allowed 1 goal in its last 5 matches. Along its defensive line is 32-year-old Real Madrid D Dani Carvajal, who has played at a high level. Spain has gone Under this total in 2 straight matches and in 3 of its last 6.
Georgia, which had just 1 shot on frame against Spain in the November match, went Under this total in 2 of its 3 group stage games. It went Under this total in 4 of its last 6 games and has allowed just 1 goal in its last 180 minutes (2 matches).
Considering the success both sides had defensively, BACK UNDER 2.5 (+128).
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