Prediction: Denmark to win 2-0
Best Odds: 13/2
Slovenia and Denmark will lock horns with each other in UEFA EURO 2024 this weekend. The Group C match between Matjaž Kek’s side and Kasper Hjulmand’s team will be held at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart and is scheduled to kick off at 5 pm UK time on Sunday.
Slovenia
Slovenia are a modest footballing nation who will be just happy to be part of the UEFA EURO 2024 finals. They will play in the European Championship for the first 24 years and will be determined to enjoy every moment of it.
It is going to be hard for Slovenia to get past the group stage. Matjaž Kek’s side have been drawn alongside Denmark, Serbia and England in Group C. England, Denmark and Serbia have stronger teams than Slovenia, who have never gone past the group stage in a major international tournament in their history.
Slovenia have had a decent build-up to the UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Germany this summer. They drew with Slovenia and beat Portugal in friendly international matches in March before winning against Armenia and drawing with Bulgaria in friendly international games in June.
Team News:
Slovenia have one of the best goalkeepers in Jan Oblak, who will start for his national team against Denmark. Karnicnik, Blazic, Bijol and Janza will form the back-four. Cerin and Elsnik will be the two holding midfielders. Stojanovic and Mlakar will be the two wide players, Sporar and Sesko will be the two forwards for Slovenia.
Denmark
Denmark are a major power in European football, and their qualification to the UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Germany is not a surprise at all. The Danes won the Euro 1992 finals and reached the semi-finals at Euro 2020. Their fans will have high expectations of them.
Kasper Hjulmand’s side, though, will have their work cut out. While Denmark will be expected to win against Slovenia in their opening Group C game, they will have to be at their absolute best if they are to get the better of Serbia and England and progress from Group C.
Denmark have had a good build-up to the UEFA Euro 2024 finals in Germany. They drew with Switzerland and beat the Faroe Islands in friendly international matches in March before winning against Sweden and Norway in friendly international games in June.
Team News:
Denmark are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Slovenia. Schmeichel will be in goal for the Danes. Kristensen, Christensen, Andersen and Maehle will form the back-four. Hojbjerg, Norgaard and Jensen will be the three midfielders. Skov Olsen, Hojlund and Wind will be the front three.
Key Factors to Consider
- Slovenia have never won against Denmark.
- Denmark have won 5 times against Slovenia and have drawn once.
- Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund scored seven goals in Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
- Slovenia international striker Benjamin Sesko scored 18 goals in 42 appearances for RB Leipzig last season.
- Slovenia will be looking to get past the group stages for the first time ever.
Conclusion
While Slovenia are no mugs, Denmark have a better team and have more experience. It is very likely that the Danes will be able to pick up all three points from the encounter courtesy of a narrow win.
Prediction: Denmark to win 2-0
Best Odds: 13/2
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