Portugal – Slovenia ai prediction 01.07.2024 EC
Preview for match Portugal vs Slovenia
On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 20:00, the Deutsche Bank Park will host an intriguing European Championship (EC) clash between Portugal and Slovenia. This match is poised to be a captivating encounter as both teams aim to advance from their group stages. Portugal currently sits at the top of the table with 6 points, having secured two wins from their first two matches, and boasts an impressive goal difference of 5:1. Slovenia, on the other hand, occupies the third spot with 3 points, drawn all three of their matches, and holds a balanced goal tally of 2:2.
Portugal comes into this match on the back of a mixed run of form, while the last direct meeting between the two sides saw Slovenia come out on top with a 2:0 victory, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this matchup. Both teams will be eager to secure a positive result.
Portugal performance check
Portugal, under the guidance of coach Roberto Martinez, has had an impressive run in the EC so far. They have accumulated 6 points from their two games, scoring five goals and conceding only 3. Their campaign began with a strong 3:0 victory over Austria, followed by a 2:1 win against a resilient Hungary side, and a loss to Georgia
However, their recent form has been a bit inconsistent. In their last five matches across all competitions, Portugal has managed three wins and suffered two defeats. Their most recent match saw them fall 0:2 to Georgia, a result that might have dented their confidence slightly. Nevertheless, their overall performance in the EC suggests a team that is capable of bouncing back and delivering solid performances when it matters most.
Slovenia performance check
Slovenia, coached by Matjaz Kek, has had a unique journey in the EC, drawing all three of their matches so far. Their balanced goal tally of 2:2 reflects a team that is defensively sound but struggles to find the net consistently. Slovenia’s campaign started with a 1:1 draw against Ukraine, followed by another 1:1 draw with Austria, and most recently, a 0:0 stalemate against England.
In their last five matches across all competitions, Slovenia has maintained an unbeaten record, albeit with four draws and just one win. This indicates a resilient team that is hard to beat but also finds it challenging to secure victories. Their latest match against England showcased their defensive solidity, managing to keep a clean sheet against a strong English side.
While Slovenia’s ability to avoid defeats is commendable, they will need to find a way to convert these draws into wins if they hope to progress further in the tournament. Their attacking lineup will need to step up and provide the necessary goals while maintaining their stout defensive performances.
Head-to-head last direct meetings
The last two meetings between Portugal and Slovenia in all competitions have seen Slovenia come out on top once and the other match ending in a draw. The most recent clash saw Slovenia secure a 2:0 victory, adding a psychological edge to their upcoming encounter.
Performance in last 5 matches
Portugal: 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 defeats
Slovenia: 1 win, 4 draws, 0 defeats
Last match results Portugal and Slovenia
Portugal: 0:2 Loss vs. Georgia
Slovenia: 0:0 Draw vs. England
Here are our tips for tomorrow‘s betting action, ensuring you have the best insights for making informed decisions.
Portugal
Portugal is in mixed form currently as they go into the knockout round with their recent shocking 2-0 defeat to Georgia. They need a response to this defeat to maintain the balance in this tournament. For the first time in his football career, Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to see the back of the net. This is a little disappointment for the Portuguese superstar, however, we can still expect more from him as his experience on the pitch gives a lot of contribution to rising stars like Bruno Fernandes who leverage Ronaldo’s assist in the dramatic 3-0 win against Turkey.
Portugal’s attacking lineup has been particularly noteworthy, with key players stepping up to ensure they have a potent offensive threat. Except for a recent setback against Georgia, defensively, they have also been quite solid, conceding just one goal in their 2 first rounds of the EC campaign thus far, highlighting a balanced team capable of controlling both ends of the pitch. Ronaldo, Neves and Neto were all booked with yellow in their match against Georgia.
Slovenia
Slovenia has proven to be a tough nut to crack, remaining undefeated in the recent 9 matches while their recent goalless tie with the English’s pool of talented players marks their ability to cause an upset to any top-class squad in Europe. However, their winless recent 4 matches could be something that their manager needs to work on as the Portuguese had a good start in this tournament which included a huge win that should not be left unnoticed by Matjaz Kek, Slovenia’s Manager.
The solidity of the defense can be a big asset in this match and yet the need to address their winless form can help them fry the big fish in this tournament. Only Janza and Bijol were booked for their recent match against England but the rest of the players are clear to engage in the fierce battle that could help them write a remarkable history.
Possible Lineups
Portugal
- Costa
- Cancelo
- Dias
- Pepe
- Mendes
- Vitinha
- Palhinha
- Silva
- Fernandes
- Leão
- Ronaldo
- COACH: Roberto Martinez
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: None
Slovenia
- Oblak
- Karničnik
- Drkušić
- Bijol
- Janža
- Stojanović
- Čerin
- Elšnik
- Mlakar
- Šporar
- Šeško
- COACH: Matjaz Kek
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: None
Our Portugal vs Slovenia betting tips
The match is too intense for both sides with Portugal on alert to avoid disappointment that might be caused by Slovenia while Slovenia is serious caution as they go against the big names soccer. Portugal is the most favored side in this match and they have a high chance of deciding the game within 90 minutes. It is time for them to avenge their last loss to Slovenia with a huge win.
This match is shaping up to be an exciting contest with Portugal likely to edge out Slovenia based on their superior form and attacking prowess. We do not expect to see another defeat from Portugal after breaking the hearts of their fans in their loss to Georgia. Yet, their loss to Slovenia in the friendly match had nothing serious to fight for therefore our betting tip leans towards a Portugal victory in this encounter.
#TIP 1: Portugal Win
Portugal will bring in a lot of threat to Slovenia’s box in this match which could compel Slovenia to be even tighter to skip loss in this match. A lot of focus would be on opening up each side’s defense which could make the first half to be the low-scoring half. Slovenia was resilient in their encounter with England as they kept a clean sheet. But this time would be a matter of time on how far they could hold the Portuguese in their attempt to collect another clean sheet. We say most goals will be in the 2nd half of the match.
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#TIP 2: Most Goals 2nd Half
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Performance
Portugal performance of the last 6 home matches