Euro 2024, Round of 16: England vs Slovakia Match Prediction, Team news, Head-to Head, Betting Tips, Odds and Top Players
England have entered the knockout stage despite an underwhelming performance in Group C of the Euro Cup 2024. They will enter the fray as the clear favorite but deep inside it’s a match brimming with intrigue. With two draws and just a solitary win over Serbia, England’s ride has been unbeaten but filled with too many problems. The midfield conundrum in particular has been the biggest headache for Southgate. Harry Kane and Phil Foden need to step up to save England’s ship.
Slovakia entered the tournament with a big impact. Their opening day victory over Belgium was a big statement and showcased the potential of their squad. Although they fell short against Ukraine and played a stalemate against Romania, Slovakia are serious contenders against England. They have a young squad which is filled with unpredictability. If they succeed in containing England’s attack, they can seriously hurt them. 
Match Details
Date: June 30, 2024
Time: 12 PM ET
Venue: VELTINS Arena
Team News
England Overview
- Recent Form: (4-2-3-1) D-W-L-W-D-D
- Injuries/Suspensions: Phil Foden (personal), Luke Shaw (50-50)
- England Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Pickford;
Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier;
Mainoo, Rice;
Saka, Bellingham, Foden;
Kane
Slovakia Overview
- Recent Form: D-W-W-W-L-D
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- Slovakia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Dubravka; Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko;
Kucka, Lobotka, Duda;
Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin
England vs Slovakia Head-to-Head
England have faced Slovakia six times, making a dominance with five victories. However, their only defeat to Slovakia was at the Euro 2016 in their only previous meeting at a major tournament.
England vs Slovakia Top Players Predictions
Harry Kane
Harry Kane has been relatively quiet until now, but this match could be the perfect opportunity to remind people of his importance. He scored England’s goal in the 64th minute in the game against Denmark, making it their only goal so far. While he is facing extreme criticism for his recent performance, the English captain will need their best striker in top form before the knockout rounds to counter the critics.
His experience and creativity propel the team forward. If he can find the back of the net again, England will be in an excellent position to qualify for the next round. If not, the pressure will be on the rest of the team to step up.
Ivan Schranz
Ivan Schranz has been the strength to the Slovakian team by scoring two out of the three goals for the team in the campaign so far. He has been incredible so far and Slovakia’s chances heavily depend on him. With England on the opposite side, he will need to exercise his creativity to ensure that he creates the best possible opportunity to score against the English.
England vs Slovakia Betting Tips and odds
- England to win- 4/11 odds with PADDYPOWER
- Harry Kane to score the first goal- 11/4 odds with bet365
- Both teams to score a goal- 29/20 odds with betfair
England vs Slovakia winner Prediction
Despite England’s apparent offensive advantage, Slovakia’s defensive resolve and Bozennik’s counterattacking threats make this a close match. Expect a cagey opening with both sides cautious but England’s experience in the knockout stages gives them a slight edge.
In spite of the odds being in England’s favor, they shouldn’t expect a walkover since Slovakia have proven resilient throughout the Euros and can pull off an upset if they capitalize on any errors made by England.
Final Prediction:
England 1-0 Slovakia
