Action in Euro 2024 Group E will wrap up on Wednesday, June 26, with Slovakia trading tackles with Romania. After two rounds of matches, the group has been the most competitive in the tournament, with all teams sharing 3 points each. Slovakia and Romania have a lot to play for on Wednesday. A win could see one of the teams go to the top of the group, while a draw could secure a knockout slot, at least as one of the best third-placed teams. Who will win the match?
We’ve compiled a comprehensive preview of the match and possible predictions after a thorough analysis. Follow our Slovakia vs Romania match betting tips for Kenya sports fans for informed wagering and correct predictions.
Slovakia vs Romania Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 26/06/2024
- Time: 17:00h
- Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park
- Where to watch: SportyTV Nigeria and Supersport South Africa
- Ticket info: 27,697.29Ksh to 83,091.87Ksh.
Slovakia Lineup
(Predicted)
- Martin Dubravka
- David Hancko
- Milan Skriniar
- Denis Vavro
- Peter Pekarik
- Ondrej Duda
- Stanislav Lobotka
- Juraj Kucka
- Lukas Haraslin
- Robert Bozenik
- Ivan Schranz
Romania Lineup
(Predicted)
- Florin Nita
- Nicusor Bancu
- Andrei Burca
- Radu Dragusin
- Andrei Ratiu
- Marius Marin
- Valentin Mihaila
- Nicolae Stanciu
- Razvan Marin
- Dennis Man
- Denis Dragus
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Slovakia vs Romania Head to Head Analysis
The Slovakia Vs Romania match is one of the toughest fixtures expected in this tournament. The two teams have been competitive so far in Group E and it will be a difficult match as they face off on Wednesday. Before suggesting our Slovakia Vs Romania match betting tips, it’s important to look out for past performances, which are likely to determine their chances in this game.
Slovakia is making its third appearance in the UEFA European Championship. Their first appearance in the competition was in 2016 and it was not a bad one for a debutant as they lost out in round 16. They also returned for the following edition in 2020, where they crashed out in the group stages.
On the other hand, Romania has a richer history in Euro tournaments than Slovakia. The Romanians are in their sixth Euro campaign since making their first appearance in 1984. Their best Euro campaign was in 2000, when they reached the quarter-finals before losing out. The rest of the five campaigns have ended in deadlock in the group stages.
The Wednesday match will be the 12th time the two teams have met in all competitions. Romania have won 5, drawn 5, and settled for a defeat. They opened their Euro 2024 campaign with a thumping 3-0 victory over Ukraine before losing to Belgium. Slovakia also started the tournament on a strong note, securing an unlikely 1-0 victory over star-studded Belgium before losing 2-1 to Ukraine in the second match.
Key Factors Influencing The Match
Before we suggest our Slovakia Vs Romania match betting tips for Kenya sports fans, let’s look at factors that are likely to influence this match below;
Past results
Romania and Slovakia have clashed 11 times in all competitions, with Slovakia managing just one win, 5 draws, and 5 defeats. This shows the Romanians have been the dominant side and are likely to maintain a similar trail of performance going into this match.
Team tactics and style of play
Slovakia have maintained a bold 4-3-3 attacking style of play in the tournament. Against Belgium, they failed to control the game but were threatening on the attack and finally got the better of the star-studded side after the final whistle. They deployed the same tactic against Ukraine. Despite having better control of the ball, it ended in a defeat due to a weak defense that was vulnerable to the opponent’s offensives.
Romania adopted a 4-1-4-1 formation and put Ukraine to the test with a 3-0. The 4-1-4-1 style is a highly flexible and attacking style of play which frees up the players from their traditional roles and allows for a more creative game. While Slovakia adopts a moderate attacking style of play, Romania are more bolder in their approach. So, the Slovakia Vs Romania match will be a strongly contested, fast-paced game likely to end in a draw or a win on slim margins.
Group standings/knockout
The two teams have a lot to fight for going into this match. Romania won their first match in the group to go top. However, it is still a long journey from the knockout slot, as they suffered a defeat against Belgium in their second match. Slovakia also won their first match, defeating Belgium but suffered a defeat against Ukraine.
The results leave all four teams on equal footing for a place in the knockouts, including the battle for the top spot. So, this match will be a must-win for the two teams to be sure of qualifying for the round of 16. A draw can also leave the two teams in a favorable position to qualify among the best third-place teams in the competition.
Team quality
Like other fixtures, the outcome of the Slovakia Vs Romania match will be shaped by the quality of players paraded by both teams. The two teams boast average-level, not top-rated, players with moderate performances in the tournament. So, the game is likely to be a tough affair.
Recent form
How the two teams have fared in their most recent matches is of huge predictive value. We have considered this in our betting tips for Kenyan sports. Romania have only lost one of their last 11 matches in all competitions, winning 5 and drawing 5. On the other hand, Slovakia has drawn only one game, winning seven and losing three. The two teams are in good shape to engage each other in what will be a tight game.
Injuries and Suspensions
Romania will be heading into this match without their key winger, Olimpiu Morutan, who was ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. On the other hand, Slovakia have a full and fit squad for the match, which could count to their advantage.
Betting Tips
Slovakia Vs Romania football predictions are likely to be difficult due to the nature of the two teams involved. However, having analyzed key indicators and factors that will influence the match, we have provided betting tips for Kenyan sports fans below;
Betting Odds
Odds for the Slovakia Vs Romania match differ across different sports and football betting sites in Kenya. However, the average odds across all platforms give Slovakia a very slight advantage to win. Also, we can infer from the odds that it will be a tight game for the two sides as the ‘draw odd’ is smaller than the ‘win odds’ for both teams.
The average odds offered by Kenyan bookmakers are as follows;
Slovakia to Win – 3.00 | Draw – 2.38 | Romania to Win – 3.40
From the odds, Slovakia are Kenya’s bookmakers’ favourites to win the match, with an odd 0.4 less than Romania’s. This shows the match will be strongly contested and a win will be by slim margins.
Final Thoughts on the Match
Slovakia Vs Romania will be a tough match that can be elusive if you place casual bets without a second look. Follow our betting tips for Kenya sports fans to stay on top of winning bets.
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