Euro 2024, Round of 16: Portugal vs Slovenia Match Prediction, Team News, Head- to Head, Betting Tips, Odds and Top Players
Portugal will take on Slovenia in a Round of 16 match of the Euro Cup at the Frankfurt Arena on Monday. Having lost to Georgia in their league game, Portugal will look to regroup and progress to the quarter-finals.
Portugal were completely exposed against Georgia who perfectly employed the counterattack trap. They were buzzing under Roberto Martinez before coming into Euro 2024 but have struggled to keep up with the magnitude of big competition. They have big names in the squad but they have struggled to come up as a team. Cristiano Ronaldo again will be under the spotlight to help his team get through. 
Slovenia on the other hand will look to make the most of their form. They haven’t lost since November 2023 and were completely impressive against England in the last game. Slovenia like to sit back and hit on counters and they are again likely to employ the same tactics. With voids in Portugal’s defense, it won’t be a surprise if Slovenia comes on top.
Match Details
Date: July 01, 2024
Time: 3 PM ET/ Noon PT
Venue: Frankfurt Arena, Germany
Team News
Portugal Overview
- Recent Form: L-W-W-W-L
- Injuries/Suspensions: All Available
- Portugal Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
Slovenia Overview
- Recent Form: W-D-D-D-D
- Injuries/Suspensions: All Available
- Slovenia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko
Portugal vs Slovenia Head-to-Head
Portugal and Slovenia have only met once in history. Their only meeting went in Portugal’s favour and it came recently in 27th March 2024.
Portugal vs Slovenia Top Players Predictions
Bernardo Silva (Portugal):
Bernardo Silva was on the bench against Slovenia in the last game and the void left by him was easily visible in Portugal’s game. Cristiano Ronaldo is always in the news but Silva holds the real key to Portugal’s success. He and Bruno Fernandes will be crucial in opening play for Cristiano Ronaldo and run the attack.
Timi Elsnik (Slovenia):
Slovenia is not a team of stars and looks to attack and defend collectively but Timi Elsnik is the player who opens play for Slovenia. He is a machine in midfield and dictates the match. Elsnik’s work rate is impeccable off the ball which sets him apart from others. His battle against João Palhinha can be deciding factor.
Portugal vs Slovenia Betting Tips and odds
- Portugal to win- 1.16x odds with Parimatch
- Both teams to not score- 1.577x odds with 1xbet
- Bruno Fernandes goal- 21/10 odds with Sporting Index
Portugal vs Slovenia winner Prediction
Portugal have too much quality in the squad and we expect them to win. Although Slovenia are unbeaten in the last 9 games, they lack the clinical touch in attack. Portugal are vulnerable on counters which Slovenia will look to exploit. We still expect Portugal to come out on top.
Final Prediction:
Portugal 1 – 0 Slovenia
