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Bringing a close to a Euro 2024 group stage that has certainly delivered more entertainment in some groups than others - we're looking at you Group C - Portugal hope to emulate the feat of their Iberian neighbours Spain with a perfect record heading into the knockout phase.
Their opponents Georgia will have other ideas though, with nothing short of all three points enough Willy Sagnol's side to continue their dream journey on debut. They've been a real hit in Germany thus far and all but guarantee entertainment with their brave approach more often than not yielding plenty of chances at both ends.
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Cristiano Ronaldo - Anytime Goalscorer
The idea of going through an entire group stage at a major tournament without scoring is one that will be haunting a player with the mindset of Cristiano Ronaldo! Portugal have scored five goals across their opening two matches and are looking to make good on their pre-tournament prospects, with coach Roberto Martinez already confirming he has no intention of resting his star striker.
Ronaldo rattled off 9 shots across meetings with Czechia and Türkiye without finding the net and faces a Georgia side that have earned plenty of admirers on their Euros debut for their intent. They've posed a threat but have conceded a whopping 49 shots in their first two outings, with Ronaldo ready to exploit Georgia's need for all three points and the gaps that will inevitably leave at the back.
Georges Mikautadze - Over 1.5 Shots
Moving to the other end of the pitch, while CR7 has failed to hit the goal trail, Georgia's goal getter is continuing to fill his boots off the back of an excellent end to the season in Ligue 1 with Metz. The 23-year old ended the campaign with 13 goals in 20 appearances, including 11 in his final 12 league outings, and has notched in both of Georgia's games at the finals to date.
Not shy in front of goal, that's for sure, the striker has had at least two shots in 11 of his last 12 competitive appearances for club and country.
Both Teams to Score
Given both sides carry a threat going forwards, and Georgia's aforementioned need for a victory, goals seem a certainty in this one. Both of the underdogs' games have seen both teams score and while Portugal kept a clean sheet against Türkiye last time out, they have conceded two goals to the likes of Sweden, Slovenia, Finland and Croatia already this calendar year and will do well to stand up to a likely ferocious atmosphere that will be behind their opponents on Wednesday night.
