Euro 2024: Georgia x Portugal, Match Preview, Odds, Team News and Predictions(26/06/2024)

Portugal's goal in playing Georgia in their last group match at EURO 2024 will be to maintain their perfect record. Although A Selecao had a fantastic performance in their 3-0 victory against Turkey, they undoubtedly want to offer supporters even more cause for celebration on Wednesday night. 

Veteran Cristiano Ronaldo should be rested against Georgia, with Goncalo Ramos vying for a start. Nelson Semedo, Joao Felix, Diogo Jota, and Goncalo Inacio should also be involved in some capacity. Rafael Leao of Milan is suspended for the game.

Although the Georgians had a must-win scenario in their last group game, we were inclined to choose the Group F leaders because of the number of well-known players on Roberto Martinez's squad. Portugal defeated Georgia 2-0 in a friendly back in 2008; they have no injury concerns going into the match in Gelsenkirchen.

Georgia x Portugal Republic Team News

Enjoying an incredible start to this summer's European Championships and already scoring in both of his first two Group F games, the hot Georges Mikautadze will undoubtedly be a significant factor today. 

Attacking talisman Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is strongly connected to a departure from Italian giants Napoli, will get his 32nd international cap on Wednesday night.

Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal here after a very successful season with Spanish team Valencia and being linked with a possible large-money Premier League move this summer.

Martinez could modify a few things on Wednesday night since they are already cruising to the knockout round. Though he may still be waiting to open his EURO 24 account this summer, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal's campaign at the Veltins Arena.

Rafael Leao, the 25-year-old AC Milan star, will miss this game after picking up a costly card during their 3-0 victory over Turkey last weekend. He is serving a one-match ban. Antonio Silva, the youngster from Benfica, may start for the first time this summer on Wednesday night.

Head To Head And Previous Matches

Starting with Georgia, the Crusaders have been winning accolades from all across the continent, even though they are playing in a big event for the first time this summer. 

Already shattering several records this summer and with emotional backing from home, Willy Sagnol's team will undoubtedly look forward to a historic clash on Wednesday night against the former European champions. Georgia put up another brutal show over the weekend, finally forcing a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic.

They still have a mathematical chance of securing a stunning knockout stage ticket. Even though the ex-Bayern Munich coach may find his team a landslide underdog at the Veltins Arena, they have shown they can pose serious issues to any of Europe's top.

Regarding Portugal, which is expected to make a big impression at the European Championships this summer, the Navigators should find a great atmosphere in their camp. 

The 2016 European champions have only received accolades since they brought in Roberto Martinez last year; some have even suggested them as a dark horse candidate for this summer. 

Last seen over the weekend hammering out a straightforward 3-0 victory over Turkey in rural Germany, the former Belgium manager will be looking on his elite group to set down another marker here. 

Portugal is undoubtedly loving life under Martinez's direction after winning a thrilling 2-1 game against the Czech Republic on June 18 to kick off their EURO 24 trip.

Our Predictions

Over 2.5 goals @1.56 on Sky247.ng

Portugal showed how clinical they could be in a 3-0 thrashing of Turkey, but they needed a late winner to defeat the Czech Republic in their first encounter. This earned the top place in Group F, and the starting lineup—which has probably altered significantly—will be keen to wow Roberto Martinez at the Arena Auf Schalke.

Portugal has excellent offensive area depth and scored 13 goals in their past five games, with at least three of those goals. My selection is another over 2.5 goals bet and given that the Selecao scored precisely three goals in two of their last three games, a 3-1 accurate score prediction seems promising.

Jota can score anytime @2.25 on Sky247.ng

Martinez should start Diogo Jota since he has four goals and three assists in his previous 370 minutes of action for Portugal. Martinez is trying to rest a few other important players. He can get revenge against a Georgian defense that this tournament has given up an astounding 49 shots on goal.

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