After an unexpected loss to Sweden last week, Spain will bounce back when they take on Georgia in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. The match schedules for Sunday at the Estadio Nuevo Vivero, with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
La Roja currently occupies the second spot in Group B after picking seven points from four matches. On the other hand, Georgia sits at the table’s bottom with one point from four fixtures.
In their first competitive match since being eliminated from Euro 2020 in a penalty shoot-out, Spain suffered a 2-1 loss away to Sweden. The home side came back after going down one goal and scored twice more to win the game.
Spain, currently on seven points from their four matches in the group stage of World Cup 2022 qualifying, is expected to continue performing well, and it would be a big surprise if they didn’t finish at least second.
Despite earning a spot in the 2018 World Cup, Georgia is having trouble getting their first-ever qualification even to make it past the group stage.
On Sunday, Georgia will have a chance to qualify for the 2022 World Cup as they face Spain and Sweden in Group B. While both of these teams are favoured to claim first place, it is possible that if Georgia wins their match against them on Sunday, then they could be qualified for the next round.
Spain vs Georgia Head to Head
Both sides have four games against each other, with Spain takes three wins while Georgia has one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Sweden 2-1 Spain
- Italy 1-1 Spain
- Switzerland 1-1 Spain
- Croatia 3-5 Spain
- Slovakia 0-5 Spain
Away
- Georgia 0-1 Kosovo
- Netherlands 3-0 Georgia
- Romania 1-2 Georgia
- Greece 1-1 Georgia
- Georgia 1-2 Spain
Spain Team News
Luis Enrique sets to give David de Gea the nod to start between the sticks after an impressive performance in the Premier League. Ferran Torres sets to lead the attacking line alongside Pablo Sarabia, Brais Mendez and Rodri.
Georgia Team News
Injury contenders at the camp include Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. However, there is plenty of experience to get the team going. Jaba Kankava sets to make his 98th cap for the country this weekend. Giorgi Tsitaishvili sets to lead the attacking line this weekend.
Prediction and Odds
Given their disappointing defeat midweek, we expect Spain to blaze out to seal their group status.
- Spain Win
- Goals Over 1.5
- Torres to Score
