Euro 2024 - Georgia vs Portugal: Team News and Prediction

Portugal, who have already sealed their place in the round of 16 at Euro 2024, face Georgia in Gelsenkirchen on Wednesday evening, in the final round of group stage matches. 

Roberto Martinez’s side booked their place in the knockouts with a 3-0 victory over Turkiye on Saturday, while Georgia earned a draw with Czechia to keep their hopes of progression alive. 

When is kick off? 

Wednesday 26th June, 20:00 (BST) 

Where is the match? 

Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen (Germany) 

Georgia vs Portugal Team News 

Georgia should have no injury concerns heading into this clash, and will likely remain unchanged from the XI that started against Czechia. 

Portugal meanwhile, will have to do without Milan winger Rafael Leao, after he received a second yellow card in as many matches. 

Roberto Martinez has already suggested that he will shuffle his pack here, so expect to see some of the squad’s fringe players handed minutes. 

Georgia vs Portugal Probable XIs 

Georgia (343) - Mamardashvili; Kverkvelia, Kashia, Dvali; Kakabadze, Mekvabishvili, Kochorashvili, Tsitaishvili; Davitashvili, Mikautadze, Kvaratskhelia 

Portugal (4231) - Costa; Cancelo, Dias, Inacio, Dalot; J. Neves, R. Neves; Jota, Fernandes, Neto; Ronaldo 

Georgia vs Portugal Key Battle 

Wednesday’s contest could see Manchester City defender Ruben Dias pitted against on-loan Metz striker Georges Mikautadze, who has netted in each of Georgia’s two matches so far.

The 23-year-old attacker also managed 13 goals and four assists in Ligue 1 last season, and looks set for a summer move off the back of an impressive tournament.

Dias, who won a fourth successive Premier League title with Manchester City last term, has played alongside the vastly experienced Pepe thus far, but could now assume the role of the elder if paired with 22-year-old Sporting centre-back Goncalo Inacio.

Georgia vs Portugal Score Prediction: Georgia 1-2 Portugal