Verdict: Both teams to score
Best odds: 6/4
Bookmaker: 888sport
After navigating contrasting paths in the group stage, Spain and the Euro 2024 underdogs Georgia will clash in a last-16 matchup in Cologne on Sunday evening.
Spain topped Group B with an unblemished record, showcasing their strength by winning all their matches. In contrast, Georgia pulled off a remarkable upset to defeat Portugal, securing their spot in the knockout stage. The two sides now compete for a coveted place in the quarterfinals.
Spain
Securing victories in all three group games of a European Championship for the first time since their era of dominance began in 2008, Spain comfortably advanced to the knockout stages of Euro 2024. With top spot in Group B already assured, Luis de la Fuente took the opportunity to rotate his lineup extensively against Albania on Monday. Despite making 10 changes, La Roja still secured a 1-0 victory, with Ferran Torres finding the net just 13 minutes in, giving them an early lead that they maintained throughout the match.
Spain’s journey to the knockout rounds has been impressive, as they had previously dismantled reigning champions Italy in Gelsenkirchen and cruised past Croatia in Berlin. This marks their fifth consecutive advancement to the knockout stages of a major tournament, and the seventh time in the last eight tournaments.
Deemed one of the tournament favorites, Spain find themselves in the more challenging half of the draw. They potentially face a quarterfinal clash against hosts Germany and a semifinal encounter with
