THE finale of Group F is here and Georgia needs a win against Portugal if they want to remain in their first ever Euros.
Portugal have already qualified for the knockouts and won their group after two incredible victories against Turkey and the Czech Republic.
Willy Sagnol takes his team to Gelsenkirchen having earned a first-ever Euros point against the Czech Republic on the weekend.
After an opening defeat against Turkey, Georgia needed something in their clash against the Czechs.
Knowing their final group game was going to be a difficult one Sagnol’s squad went in with a pressing high.
And after an awkward bounce, Robin Hranac’s outstretched arm changed the direction of the ball and awarded Georgia a penalty.
Georges Mikautadze converted the ball from the spot for his second Euros goal but the Czech Republic then drew level denying Georgia all three points.
Meanwhile, Portugal solidified their spot in the Round of 16 after a convincing 3-0 victory over Turkey.
Roberto Martinez’s men still need a point to guarantee their top spot in Group F.
But as they are plus four on goal difference it is basically in the bag already.
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What is the team news and any injuries to worry about?
For Georgia Watford’s Giorgi Chakvetadze starred off the bench last time out with Zuriko Davitashvili as the preferred choice.
But the midfielder did not start the opening game and could return to the side here.
Not many changes are expected but if Georgia progresses Giorgi Gvelesiani, Guram Kashia, Giorgi Kochorashvili, Solomon Kverkvelia and Anzor Mekvabishvili could face a suspension if they are booked.
Portugal boss Martinez is expected to rotate his squad with their spot in the knockouts guaranteed.
Diogo Jota, Goncalo Ramos and Joao Felix could start in a new front three with Cristiano Ronaldo likely to be rested.
Rafael Leao is suspended after receiving his second yellow while Fulham’s Joao Palhinha is one yellow away from suspension.
Who will be the star men?
Georges Mikautadze has scored in both matches so far for Georgia and will again lead the front.
The Metz forward is the sixth player to score both of his nation’s first two goals at the UEFA European Championship and the first since Andriy Shevchenko for Ukraine in 2012.
While Bernardo Silva scored his first-ever international goal against Turkey.
The Manchester City midfielder put in a stellar performance, never giving the ball and was influential in Portugal’s victory.
SunSport prediction
Georgia 0-2 Portugal
When is Georgia vs Portgual?
- Georgia vs Portgual will take place on Wednesday, June 26.
- The game will kick off at 8pm.
- The Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen will host the big clash.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Ukraine’s clash with Belgium will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.
- You can live stream the action via the ITVX app which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
- Yes, you can watch the game for FREE on ITV, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
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What are the odds?
- Georgia – 7/1
- Draw – 19/5
- Portgual – 2/5
*Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
