Spain will aim to extend their perfect start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they host Georgia in their third Group E clash on Saturday. La Roja are currently sitting at the top of their group with six points from two commanding wins against Bulgaria and Turkey.
The European champions have looked sharp under Luis de la Fuente. They’ve shown both creativity and dominance in both matches. Meanwhile, Georgia are sitting second with one win and one defeat. They now face a major test as they chase a historic qualification campaign.
Spain have enjoyed a strong start. They’ve scored nine goals in two matches, and they will look to maintain that momentum in front of their home crowd. However, De la Fuente faces injury headaches. Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Lamine Yamal are all sidelined.
Dean Huijsen has also withdrawn with a calf injury. The coach brought in Aymeric Laporte as replacement. Mikel Oyarzabal and Ferran Torres are expected to lead the attack. Midfield stability could come from Arsenal duo Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino. Marc Cucurella and Pedro Porro are likely to occupy the full-back positions.
Willy Sagnol’s Georgia are entering the game full of belief after a strong 3-0 win against Bulgaria. It was followed by a narrow 3-2 loss to Turkey. The Crusaders, who impressed during Euro 2024, continue to dream of their first-ever World Cup appearance. Star forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is set to return after missing club action with a thigh issue. It will be a huge boost for the visitors.
On the other hand, Giorgi Chakvetadze remains unavailable. But Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze are expected to feature prominently. With their attacking talent and fearless approach, Georgia will look to challenge Spain’s dominance and keep their qualification hopes alive.
It could be a high-scoring affair in Elche, pricing over 3.5 goals at -115. Spain have already delivered dominant performances this qualifying campaign – 3-0 versus Bulgaria then 6-0 against Turkey – and their attacking depth makes multiple goal contributions likely. Meanwhile, Georgia have shown they can score, too, having netted three against Bulgaria in their last outing. A 3-1 or 4-0 outcome seems feasible.
Ferran Torres is expected to lead Spain’s forward line in the absence of Olmo alongside Oyarzabal. There are also several other key absences in the squad. He may be tasked with shouldering much of the attacking burden. Given Spain’s control in recent matches and Torres’s positioning in the attack, an anytime goal bet at -145 seems well supported by the likely flow of the game.
Despite having struggled with injury at PSG, Kvaratskhelia is anticipated to feature for Georgia and offers value as a bet builder pick. He remains their standout creative player, and Georgia’s threat in attack often flows through him. The +360 odds for him to either score or assist reflect his status as Georgia’s chief offensive outlet and a player capable of influencing the game even amid challenging conditions.
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Spain’s superiority over Georgia is clear from their historical record – seven wins from eight matchups, including a 4-1 win in Euro 2024. Georgia have shown resilience and attacking promise themselves, notably in their 3-0 win versus Bulgaria.
Given Spain’s firepower and Georgia’s ability to breach defenses, a 3-1 home win seems like a balanced projection: Spain get the win, but Georgia still leave the match with a goal to their name.
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