England vs Slovakia preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions for last-16 Euro 2024 clash
England clash with Slovakia in the last 16 of Euro 2024 in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday for a place in the quarter-finals, where Switzerland or Italy awaits.
With over 71% of the 2024 European Championships in Germany completed, the knockout stages are underway.
England, having topped Group C, will face Slovakia next. Despite criticisms of their tactics and performance, they are favourites to win.
A potential quarter-final against Italy or Switzerland awaits. However, a low-scoring, cautious match is anticipated against Slovakia.
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England vs Slovakia preview
Prepare yourselves, folks. England are back in action.
With over 71% of the 2024 European Championships in Germany completed, the tournament has reached its business end with the knockout stages.
England find themselves on the more favourable side of the draw, having avoided heavyweights like France, Germany, Spain, and Portugal until the final in Berlin on 14th July.
But to even reach the quarter-finals, England must first navigate their way through Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday.
The Three Lions topped Group C with five points, securing two clean sheets against Serbia and Slovenia while conceding very few chances. Despite this, Gareth Southgate's side has faced criticism for their team selection, tactics, and perceived lack of flair.
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Ranked seventh in FIFA's world rankings, England are odds-on favourites to defeat 45th-placed Slovakia. Historically, England have a strong record against Slovakia, winning five of their six encounters.
However, expectations for a high-scoring match are low, as only one of the six group games involving these sides witnessed over 2.5 goals.
England's attacking play has been notably slow, the slowest of any team in Euro 2024 so far statistically. This does not bode well for an exciting spectacle, especially given that Slovakia is likely to adopt a deep, defensive approach, absorbing pressure for large parts of the game.
Despite those concerns, England should fancy their chances of advancing to set up a quarter-final clash against either Italy or Switzerland.
England vs Slovakia odds
- England 4/9 with William Hill -
- Draw 16/5 with William Hill -
- Slovakia 15/2 with William Hill -
Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
England vs Slovakia betting tips
Bore
A flurry of goals? As Mark Corrigan from Peep Show would say, "chance would be a fine thing."
England have had only 28 attempts at goal in their first three matches of Euro 2024, fewer than all but Georgia, Serbia, Slovenia, and Scotland.
Gareth Southgate's team ranks third worst for expected goals (2.2 xG), with opponents Slovakia close behind (2.4 xG).
England have scored more than once in only two of their last eight international matches, but have shown strong defensive resolve, boasting the lowest expected goals against in the tournament, even lower than Spain and Germany.
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Goalscorer
If there is to be a goalscorer in this contest, it's highly likely to be England captain Harry Kane. He has taken eight of England's 28 shots at Euro 2024 and 30% of their 10 shots on target.
Only Phil Foden comes close to these figures, but his place in the starting XI is uncertain. Kane has the ability to lead England to the quarter-finals, having scored 44 goals in 45 appearances for Bayern Munich and 64 in 94 international matches.
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Caution
Ondrej Duda is no stranger to the referee's notebook. At Euro 2024, only two players have committed more fouls than the 29-year-old midfielder, who has been penalised seven times in three matches.
The Slovakia star has received 15 cautions in 75 international appearances and three in his last 11 starts for his country. Last season, he was booked 12 times in 33 games for Verona, averaging a card every three matches across all competitions.
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