England vs Slovenia Predictions & Match Preview

England vs Slovenia Prediction

Although they did not formally secure a place in the knockout phase, England have all but advanced after a 1-1 draw to Denmark in the second round.

They’ll face Slovenia on Tuesday evening in the last game of the group phase, aiming to finish the section at the top of the standings with a victory.

• Each of Slovenia’s last four games saw goals at both ends.
• England have five wins and a draw in the previous six meetings with the Slovenians.
• England won six and drew two of eight Euro qualifiers.
• Slovenia won just two of their previous six fixtures across competitions.

England disappointed their fans with lethargic displays in both of their matches at the 2024 Euro so far.

They looked particularly toothless in a 1-1 stalemate to Denmark on Thursday afternoon.

That said, the Three Lions are still at the top of Group C standings and they could stay there even with a point on the final day against Slovenia.

As for the Slovenians, they were denied their maiden victory at European Championships by conceding a 96th-minute equalizer by Luka Jovic.

Matjaz Kek’s men enter this tie off the back of two separate 1-1 draws. Can they earn another one against one of the main tournament favourites?

England vs Slovenia Predicted Lineups and Team News

• Fans in England are furious with Gareth Southgate who struggles to find a way to dominate the pitch against weaker rivals with such a talented roster.
• Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon have had tremendous campaigns for their respective clubs last season but they are both yet to earn a single minute in Southgate’s team at the Euro.

England (4-5-1): Pickford – Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier – Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Saka, Bellingham, Foden – Kane

• Matjaz Kek does not have such a deep squad as his colleague. We will likely see Slovenia in the same 4-4-2 formation with Sesko and Sporar leading the line.

Slovenia (4-4-2): Oblak – Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza – Stojanovic, Gnezda Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar – Sporar, Sesko

The Three Lions to change gears on matchday 3

On paper, Slovenia are the weakest team in Group C. In reality, they’ve earned a couple of 1-1 draws against Denmark and Serbia in the opening two matches.

The only problem for Matjaz Kek and his troops is the fact that they’ll run on highly-motivated English team on Tuesday.

England need to step up and boost the spirits in the dressing room after a pair of subpar performances in the opening two games.

The Three Lions can also ill afford a failure here in terms of their final standings in the section in order to get a potentially easier rival in the last-16 round of the competition.

With all due respect to what Slovenia have done so far in the tournament, we expect England to finally rebound and produce a display worth their strength.

The main pick is England to win by two or more goals at the odds of 2.10.

Kane to deliver again

Harry Kane scored his first goal of the tournament in a 1-1 draw to Denmark on Thursday. It was the 13th major tournament goal for the captain.

Kane will almost certainly start the clash against Slovenia and he will get his chances past their defensive line on Tuesday.

Although recent England performances suggest that we should be in for another low-scoring contest, we do expect a statement performance from the best team in the tournament (at least on paper).

The Over 2.5 goals pick is priced up at the 1.90 odds and we will go for it in these circumstances.

Steffen Schmidt- June 21, 2024

England vs Slovenia Betting Tips

England to win in -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

1.81 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

1.75 Odds

Correct Score: England 3-0

OK

8.40 Odds