Key Stats & Insights
- England drew 1-1 against Denmark in their second Euro 2024 match.
- England aims to remain unbeaten in the group stage for the fourth consecutive European Championship, having achieved this in 2012, 2016, and 2020.
- Slovenia also drew 1-1 in their last match against Serbia.
- Slovenia has never defeated England in their six encounters across all competitions (D1 L5).
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England:
England struggled against Denmark, managing only a 1-1 draw that left fans frustrated and jeering. Gareth Southgate’s cautious approach, scoring first and then defending the lead, backfired against Denmark. Despite Harry Kane’s early goal, England could not maintain their advantage, allowing Denmark to equalize through Morten Hjulmand’s long-range effort. The result left England needing a better performance to secure qualification.
Slovenia:
Slovenia narrowly missed their first European Championship victory, conceding a late equalizer against Serbia. Right-back Zan Karnicnik’s 69th-minute goal had put Slovenia ahead, but Serbia’s stoppage-time goal from a corner left Slovenia with a draw. Slovenia needs a win against England to keep their Euro 2024 hopes alive, though they might lack the firepower to overcome the Three Lions despite Benjamin Sesko’s promising talent.
Team Form and Performance
England – Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Wins: 7
- Draws: 3
- Goals: 2.4 per game
- Shots on Goal: 5.2 per game
- Possession: 60.9%
- Corners: 3.9 per game
- Goals Conceded: 0.5 per game
Top Performers:
- Harry Kane: 9 goals
- Bukayo Saka: 4 goals, 3 assists
- Marcus Rashford: 2 goals
- Jordan Pickford: 5 clean sheets
Slovenia – Last 10 Competitive Games:
- Wins: 5
- Draws: 3
- Losses: 2
- Goals: 1.8 per game
- Shots on Goal: 3.7 per game
- Possession: 49.9%
- Corners: 3.4 per game
- Goals Conceded: 1.0 per game
Top Performers:
- Benjamin Sesko: 4 goals
- Erik Janza and Andraz Sporar: 3 goals each
- Andraz Sporar: 3 assists
- Jan Oblak: 3 clean sheets
Head-to-Head Records
The last meeting between England and Slovenia was during the International WC Qualification, UEFA in October 2017, where England won 1-0. England has historically dominated Slovenia, winning five out of six encounters and scoring four goals to Slovenia’s two in their last three matches. Given the changes in both squads since their last meeting, this match promises some surprises.
Possible Player Form and Availability
England:
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Kieran Trippier, Trent Alexander-Arnold
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane
Slovenia:
- Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
- Defenders: Zan Karnicnik, Vanja Drkusic, Jaka Bijol, Erik Janza, Petar Stojanovic
- Midfielders: Timi Elsnik, Adam Gnezda Cerin
- Forwards: Jan Mlakar, Andraz Sporar, Benjamin Sesko
Market Analysis (Odds)
England is heavily favored to win with odds of 1.33, implying a 75% chance of victory. Slovenia is a long shot at 11.00. The odds for Over/Under 2.5 Goals are similar, and Both Teams to Score (No) is priced at 1.57. For those looking at a more balanced bet, the Draw No Bet market has England at 1.40 and Slovenia at 2.75.
Predictions
England 2 – Slovenia 1
England’s performance has been underwhelming, but they are expected to edge out Slovenia. Slovenia will likely put up a strong fight but may struggle to match England’s firepower. The prediction is a 2-1 victory for England. Betting on Both Teams to Score (Yes) at odds of 2.25 is a promising option, anticipating goals from both sides.