| Prediction | ||
| Portugal to Win | 1.38 | 1.39 |
*Odds are subject to change
Portugal went into Euro 2024 as one of the few genuine challengers for the title, according to traders and pundits, and on Wednesday evening, they have a chance to win and progress to the knockout stages in style. Cristiano Ronaldo and co start round three on top of Group F with two wins and six points on the board. Will they continue their form to finish with a 100% record and win the group by a comfortable margin? They certainly have a real chance of doing just that, but they must beat Georgia in Gelsenkirchen.
Can Georgia stop their opponent’s march to pole position? The Georgians won’t finish as champions of the pool, but they will have a say in which nations do go through and enter, knowing they are in the mix. A win would keep Georgia’s hopes of progressing alive, but that’s easier said than done against an opponent with the quality of Portugal. Keep reading for our big-match preview and predictions.
- Location: Gelsenkirchen
- Stadium: Arena AufSchalke
- Date: 26 June 2024
- Kick-Off Time: 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST)
- Referee: Sandro Scharer
- VAR: Fedayi San
Georgia Team News
Georgia wasn’t one of the early picks to perform well in this group, and they got off to the worst possible start when losing 3-1 against Turkey in Dortmund on matchday one. Despite losing that game by a convincing scoreline, the Georgians performed better than many predicted and were level at 1-1 for a large part of the match thanks to a goal from Mikautadze before their opponents turned the screw in the second half and pulled clear to collect a strong win.
Georgia followed defeat to Turkey with a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in their second game. Georgia scored first in that game, with Mikautadze breaking the deadlock, but his teammates were unable to protect their lead, and the Czechs eventually levelled things on the hour mark thanks to Schick. It was a competitive game, and a share of the spoils seemed like a fair result, making Wednesday’s final group game a must-win for Georgia.
Portugal Team News
Can Portugal go all the way and win another UEFA European Championship before Cristiano Rolando retires from international football and waltzes off into the sunset? The Portuguese certainly have a great chance and have already secured their place in the next round following two wins and six points from their previous group games. Another win would put the icing on the cake and show Portugal as a contender.
Portugal opened the show in Group F with a battling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. After the Czechs took a surprise lead, Portugal had to fight back from a goal down. An own goal from Hranac and a winning strike from Conceicao turned that match on its head. Portugal made it two wins from two when hammering Turkey 3-0 in Dortmund, showing what this team can do when they’re firing.Georgia vs Portugal H2H Record and Key Numbers
Many football fans and Euro 2024 lovers like to follow the stats and trends when making their predictions, and we introduce readers to the numbers that matter. Georgia and Portugal met only once before when the nations tangled in a friendly match back in 2008.
Portugal won that game with a convincing 2-0 scoreline thanks to goals from Moutinho and Simao, and fans would love a repeat performance in this renewal. However, the Portuguese coaching staff will take a win of any description.
Possible Lineups
- Georgia (3-5-2): Mamardashvili – Dvali, Kashia, Kverkvelia – Tsitaishvili, Mekvabishvili, Kochorashvili, Kakabadze, Davitashvili – Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze
- Portugal (4-3-3): Costa – Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes – Palhinha, Vitinha, Fernandes – Leao, Ronaldo, Bernardo
Where to Watch Georgia vs Portugal Euro 2024 – TV and Online Live Streaming
If you plan to watch this game at home on television or on the move using your smartphone, you’ll catch all the action live on ITV. In Georgia, the match will be live on 1TV, and Sport TV 1 will broadcast the game live in Portugal.
Prediction
I think there’s only one winner here, and it’s Portugal. They were better than their opponents in qualifying and have already racked up more points than the Georgians in Germany. Portugal may rest a few players here, but they’re good enough to win and finish the group campaign in fine style before marching to the next round.
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