England – Slovakia ai prediction 30.06.2024 EC
The highly anticipated Round of 16 clashes between England and Slovakia is set to take place on Sunday, 30th June 2024 at 17:00, in the iconic Veltins-Arena. This European Championship (EC) encounter promises to be a thrilling battle, with both teams eager to advance further in the tournament. England, having finished at the top of their group with 5 points, will be looking to assert their dominance against a resilient Slovakian side, which secured 3 points to finish third in their group.
The notion of football ‘coming home’ continues to fuel the hopes of England fans, especially with the seemingly favorable route to the final. However, their lackluster performances in the group stage serve as a reminder not to get too carried away at this stage. Additionally, Slovakia won’t be daunted by the prospect of facing England, having already caused an upset in Euro 2024 by defeating a higher-ranked Belgium side 1-0 in their opening group match.
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ENGLAND
England, under the guidance of Gareth Southgate, has had a steady run in the European Championship so far. They topped their group with 5 points, securing one win and two draws. Their defensive solidity has been commendable, conceding only one goal in three matches. However, their attack has not been as prolific, with only two goals scored.
In their last match, England played out a 0:0 draw against Slovenia. Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, they were unable to find the back of the net. This result highlighted their need to improve in the final third if they are to progress further in the tournament.
Southgate has often been praised for his tactical acumen and ability to get the best out of his players. The likes of Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling will be crucial for England’s attacking endeavors, while the defense, marshaled by Harry Maguire and John Stones, will be looking to maintain their strong form.
SLOVAKIA
Slovakia, coached by Štefan Tarkovič, has had a mixed bag of results in the group stage. They finished third in their group with 3 points, having won one match, drawn one, and lost one. Their goal tally stands at two scored and two conceded, reflecting a balanced but not overly dominant performance.
Their last match ended in a 1:1 draw against Romania, a game in which Slovakia showcased their resilience. Despite going behind early, they managed to claw back and secure a point. This fighting spirit will be essential as they face a formidable England side.
The Slovakian team relies heavily on the experience of players like Marek Hamšík and Milan Škriniar. Hamšík’s creativity in the midfield and Škriniar’s defensive prowess will be pivotal if Slovakia is to challenge England and potentially pull off an upset.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
ENGLAND
- Pickford
- Walker
- Stones
- Guehi
- Trippier
- Rice
- Alexander-Arnold
- Foden
- Bellingham
- Saka
- Kane
COACH: Gareth Southgate
MISSING PLAYERS: Luke Shaw (Hamstring injury)
SLOVAKIA
- Dubravka
- Pekarik
- Vavro
- Skriniar
- Hancko
- Kucka
- Lobotka
- Duda
- Schranz
- Strelec
- Haraslin
COACH: Francesco Calzona
MISSING PLAYERS: None
OUR ENGLAND VS SLOVAKIA BETTING PREDICTIONS
England enters this Round of 16 matches as the favorites, given their superior head-to-head record and consistent group stage performance. Slovakia, while resilient, will need a monumental effort to overcome Gareth Southgate’s well-drilled side. We predict an England win and a clean sheet for the Three Lions.
TIP 1: England Win – Odds @ 1.43
Having scored one goal from 3 group games, England will be counting on Harry Kane to rediscover his scoring form when it matters the most, especially after his consistent goal-scoring performances in every knockout game leading up to the Euro 2020 final. Hence, Harry Kane should get on the score sheet in this game.
TIP 2: Anytime Scorer – Harry Kane – Odds @ 2.08
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Performance
England performance of the last 7 home matches