Slovenia vs Serbia Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 20 June 2024 - 14:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Allianz Arena (Munich)

The two outsiders of Group C, Slovenia and Serbia, view this match as their best chance to avoid an early exit from their first European Championship finals since 2000. Slovenia showed promising improvement in their surprising 1-1 draw against Denmark, which their coach Matjaž Kek described as "two different halves." Kek believes they can develop further after shaking off opening nerves from their first major tournament since the 2010 World Cup. Their slow start that saw them fall behind inside 20 minutes was due to a lack of belief that is now gone. They remain unbeaten as underdogs in 2024 with wins over Portugal (2-0) and USA (1-0) earlier this year, building evidence they can compete with higher-ranked teams.

Serbia also gradually grew into their opening game but lacked an ultimate reward, managing just one shot on target in a 1-0 loss to pre-tournament favorites England despite a solid defensive display. Having conceded only nine goals in eight qualifiers, their defensive organization was expected. Coach Dragan Stojković felt the loss was undeserved, promising more in their second match. They enter as favorites despite, like Slovenia, qualifying as group runners-up, partly due to taking four points off Slovenia in two 2022 UEFA Nations League games (2-2 away, 4-1 home).

Where to watch?

📺 Slovenia vs Serbia Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch: Slovenia's Benjamin Šeško scored in seven straight Bundesliga games for Leipzig before netting the late goal the last time these sides met. Serbia's Andrija Živković opened the scoring that day with his latest international goal while recording 33 club goal contributions this season.

⚡Match Facts: Serbia have played 40 straight internationals without a 0-0, while Slovenia's last goalless draw was 21 games ago.

Slovenia vs Serbia Betting Tips

💡 Both teams desperately need points to keep their tournament hopes alive, setting up a tense, cagey affair. Serbia's quality and head-to-head edge makes them slight favorites, but underestimate Slovenia's resilience at your peril. A draw would be a fair result to keep both campaigns on track. This has the makings of a tight, tense affair as both sides aim to keep their tournament hopes alive. Serbia's stronger pedigree and head-to-head record gives them the edge, but Slovenia's resilience could earn them a valuable point. 1-1 draw.

Betting Tips: Draw no bet - Slovenia, Under 2.5 goals, Slovenia double chance (draw or win)