Portugal vs Slovenia Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 1 July 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park (Frankfurt)

Portugal started Euro 2024 with a bang, securing a last-gasp victory against the Czech Republic and a dominating 3-0 win over Turkey. This allowed manager Roberto Martínez to rotate his squad for the final group game against Georgia, which ended in a 2-0 defeat. Despite this loss, Portugal maintained their perfect record of reaching the knockout stages in all their Euro appearances, finishing as group winners.

Their Round of 16 opponents, Slovenia, might cause some concern for Portugal. The Slovenians handed Martínez his first defeat as Portugal's manager in March with a 2-0 victory. Adding to the pressure, Portugal was eliminated at this stage during their title defense in Euro 2020, making this match crucial for their redemption.

Slovenia made history by holding England to a 0-0 draw, securing their first-ever passage to the knockout stages of a Euro tournament. This result extended their impressive unbeaten run in 2024 to eight matches (W3, D5), with their last defeat coming against Denmark in November 2023.

Matjaž Kek's side has been draw specialists lately, with their last four matches ending in stalemates. This adds to Slovenia's Euro record of five draws in six matches, giving them an unprecedented 83% draw ratio in the tournament's history.

Where to watch Portugal vs Slovenia?

📺 You can watch Portugal - Slovenia Live Stream on TV on our website.

📋Players to watch:

• Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal): Most shots attempted in the group stage (12), seeking his first goal of the tournament
• Jan Oblak (Slovenia): Kept clean sheets in his last four personal H2Hs against Ronaldo

⚡Match Facts:

• Portugal has reached the knockout stages in all their Euro appearances
• Slovenia defeated Portugal 2-0 in March 2024
• Slovenia is undefeated in 8 matches in 2024 (W3, D5)
• 83% of Slovenia's Euro matches have ended in draws
• Portugal's last 13 matches have all produced at least two goals

💡Prediction: This Round of 16 clash between Portugal and Slovenia promises to be an intriguing battle. Portugal's experience and attacking prowess will be tested against Slovenia's resolute defense and draw-specialist tendencies. The recent head-to-head result favors Slovenia, but Portugal's tournament pedigree cannot be underestimated. Expect a cautious start from both sides, with Portugal gradually asserting their dominance as the match progresses. The key battle between Ronaldo and Oblak could decide the outcome. While Slovenia might frustrate Portugal for long periods, the quality and depth of the Portuguese squad should eventually shine through, potentially leading to a late victory for the 2016 champions.

Betting Tips:

• Portugal to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score: No
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime
• Draw at half-time, Portugal win at full-time
• Over 4.5 corners for Portugal