Spain have won seven of their eight previous meetings with Georgia, including each of the last five, scoring 20 goals across these recent encounters. The Crusaders' sole victory over la Furia Roja came in Madrid in a pre-Euro 2016 friendly, prevailing 1-0 at the Coliseum.
Spain vs Georgia preview
Will Spain continue their unbeaten streak? Last month, the European champions made the perfect start to this qualification campaign, first swatting aside Bulgaria 3-0 in Sofia, all the goals coming before half time. Then, Luis de la Fuente's team demolished Türkiye 6-0 in Konya, a truly remarkable result on the road, with Pedri bagging a brace, while Mikel Merino scored a hat-trick.
Spain have qualifed for each of the last 12 World Cups, dating back to 1974, winning 36 of their last 42 qualifiers, losing only one since a defeat in Denmark in 1993, this a 2-1 loss in Sweden four years ago. Right now, la Roja are officially unbeaten in 27 competitive matches, hoisting the Euros trophy aloft last summer, while June's defeat to Portugal in the Nations League Final, given that it came via a penalty shootout, goes down as a daw. Thus, Spain will be one of the teams to beat in North America next summer, so will they move three points closer to qualifying at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero?
Georgia meantime, having made their major tournament debut at Euro 2024, are dreaming of a maiden World Cup appearance. Well, this campaign did not start ideally for the Crusaders, beaten 3-2 by Türkiye on matchday one, 3-0 down early on, only for goals from Zuriko Davitashvili and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to set up a grand stand finish in Tbilisi, but an equaliser was not forthcoming.
Three days later, Willy Sagnol's side did get off the mark by hammering Bulgaria 3-0; Kvaratskhelia, Nika Gagnidze and Georges Mikautadze all scoring at Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena. Nevertheless, Georgia are likely to be in direct competition with Türkiye for second place in Group E, making Tuesday's clash in İzmit possibly must win; anything they claim in Elche will be a bonus.
These two nations have become familar foes in recent years. Spain beat Georgia home and away during the last World Cup qualifying cycle, prevailing 2-1 away and 4-0 in Badajoz. La Roja then repeated the trick in 2023, running out 7-1 winners in Tbilisi, Lamine Yamal scoring his first-ever international goal in the pouring rain that night, before a 3-1 victory at Valladolid. The duo's most-recent encounter came at the Euros themselves, clashing in the round of 16, with Spain coming back from a goal down to win 4-1 in Köln, en route to glory of course. Thus, most in attendance in Southern Valencia on Saturday night will be expecting a home win.
Spain vs Georgia head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 8.
- team1 Wins: 7. Draws: Zero. Georgia Wins: 1.
Spain team news
Luis de la Fuente is without star man Lamine Yamal, sidelined due to a groin injury suffered during the last international break, while Dean Huijsen, Dani Carvajal, Rodri, Fermín López, Gavi, Isco, Nico Williams and Álvaro Morata are among many other notable absentees.
Nevertheless, this squad is jam-packed full of talent, none more so than Pedri, who will once again be deployed alongside Arsenal midfield duo Martín Zubimendi and free-scoring Mikel Merino.
Elsewhere, Unai Simón will continue to don the gloves, chosen over Gunners goalkeeper David Raya, with fellow London-based players Pedro Porro and Marc Cucurella at full-back.
The aforementioned Huijsen has started all six internationals since his debut in March, a streak that will come to an end, with 18 year old Pau Cubarsí set to come in as Robin Le Normand's partner.
Lastly, so much of Spain's transformation into a super team in recent years has been down to wingers Williams and Lamine Yamal so, without either, it'll be fascinating to see who they go for.
Spain predicted lineup vs Georgia: (4-3-3): Simón; Porro, Cubarsí, Le Normand, Cucurella; Zubimendi, Pedri, Merino; Torres, Dani Olmo, Oyarzabal.
Spain player to watch vs Georgia
Mikel Oyarzabal bagged his 17th international goal in Sofia last month, having previously netted in both the final of the Euros and the UEFA Nations League, so will he add to his tally?
Georgia team news
Centre-back Luka Lochoshvili is suspended, having been booked during both qualifiers last month.
Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili will be in goal, with Georges Mikautadze of Lyon leading the attack, looking to further improve his tally of 21 goals in 39 caps.
Georgia predicted lineup vs Spain: (4-4-2): Mamardashvili; Kakabadze, Kashia, Gocholeishvili, Azarovi; Mekvabishvili, Kochorashvili, Tsitaishvili, Davitashvili; Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze.
Georgia player to watch vs Spain
It isn't a bold take, but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is key to Georgia's success. The PSG forward has bagged 20 goals in 43 caps to date, two of which have come in defeats to Spain, so could he help his country pull off a huge upset this time?
Spain vs Georgia prediction
Despite Georgia's qualities as a team, Spain are pretty unstoppable right now, so we can't see beyond a routine home win at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Saturday night: Spain 3-0 Georgia.
Spain vs Georgia FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Spain vs Georgia in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Spain vs Georgia in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Fox Sports 2 & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Spain vs Georgia in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Spain vs Georgia in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video PPV - £2.49.
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Spain vs Georgia in World Cup qualification?
Spain vs Georgia takes place on Saturday 11 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).