Georgia vs. Spain: World Cup Qualifier Preview, How to Watch, and Odds
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification journey continues, Georgia and Spain are set to clash in a pivotal Group E match. The game will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi, Georgia. Football fans around the globe are eager to witness this encounter, with Spain aiming to secure their spot in the finals and Georgia fighting to keep their qualification hopes alive.
How to Watch
For viewers in the UK, the match will be available on Amazon Prime Video PPV. In the USA, fans can watch the game live on fubo and VIX. Sony Sports Ten 2 channel will also broadcast the match. The game kicks off at 5 p.m. GMT, which is 12 p.m. ET and 9 a.m. PT.
Form and Expectations
Spain has been in dominant form throughout the qualifying campaign, winning all four of their matches, scoring 15 goals, and conceding none. Their recent victories include a 2-0 win over Georgia and a 4-0 triumph against Bulgaria. La Roja, the reigning European champions, are heavily favored to win and virtually seal their place at the 2026 World Cup. A win in Tbilisi would almost certainly wrap up the top spot for Spain, thanks to their impressive goal difference.
Georgia, on the other hand, faces a must-win situation to keep their slim chances of finishing second and securing a play-off berth alive. They currently sit third in Group E and have had a stuttering campaign, with only one win from their opening four matches. Their recent form includes a 4-1 defeat to Turkey.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Georgia will be without key striker Georges Mikautadze due to injury, a significant blow to their attacking options. However, they will rely on the talents of Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has scored 20 goals in 45 games for Georgia, to inspire them. Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to start in goal.
The predicted lineup for Georgia is: Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Guram Kashia, Luka Lochoshvili, Saba Goglichidze, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Nodar Lominadze, Otar Kiteishvili, Anzor Mekvabishvili, Giorgi Gocholeishvili, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Budu Zivzivadze.
Spain will be without Lamine Yamal, who has withdrawn from the squad due to a minor groin procedure. Rodri, Pedri and Nico Williams are also notable absentees through injury. Ferran Torres is set to lead the line.
Spain’s predicted lineup is: David Raya (GK), Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Mikel Merino, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Oyarzabal, Borja Iglesias, and Ferran Torres.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Spain are strong favorites to win the match. According to betting odds, Spain has an 83% chance of winning.
Several betting tips and predictions have emerged:
- A Spain win with under 3.5 goals in the match is considered a likely outcome.
- Mikel Merino is tipped to score anytime during the match.
- Georgia is predicted to score under 0.5 goals.
SportsMole predicts a 2-0 victory for Spain.
Head-to-Head Record
Spain has dominated the head-to-head record against Georgia, winning all six of their last encounters. In their nine total matches, Spain has won eight, with Georgia's only victory coming in a friendly in June 2016. In their most recent encounter, Spain secured a 2-0 victory.
Match Overview
Spain enters the match as the overwhelming favorite, boasting a perfect record in the qualifying campaign. Georgia faces a tough challenge and needs a win to keep their qualification hopes alive. All eyes will be on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to see if he can inspire his team to an upset victory against a dominant Spanish side. The match promises to be an exciting encounter with significant implications for both teams' World Cup qualification aspirations.
