England vs Slovakia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Euro 2024

The Three Lions are the favourites to progress. 

England finished Group C as the dominant side after remaining unbeaten throughout the stage. The Three Lions however were not at their best as they failed to maintain consistency.

Gareth Southgate’s team scored just two goals in the group stage, which is shocking compared to the quality of players they have in their squad. The lack of a natural left-back coupled with a change of midfield players has played a part in their demise. However, they are still the team to beat after finishing runner-up in the previous edition. 

Slovakia will be the underdogs against the Three Lions after finishing third in Group E consisting of Belgium, Romania and Ukraine. All these four teams were level on points but due to a better goal difference, they moved above Ukraine and secured their passage.

Francesco Calzona’s team started the Euro 2024 tournament in brilliant form as they pulled off a historic win over Belgium to cause an early setback. However, you cannot count them out after they defeated Belgium. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 30 June at 5:00 PM UK

Sunday, 30 June at 9:30 PM IST

Location- Veltins-Arena

Form: 

England (in all competitions): D-D-W-L-W

Slovakia (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-D

Player to Watch

Harry Kane (England) 

Harry Kane had a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich after netting 44 goals in 45 matches while also providing 12 assists. These numbers are mind-blowing for a footballer but don’t faze him as he has been doing it over the years. The same cannot be said of him on the national side after he managed to score just one goal in the group stage. However, you cannot rule him out for this knockout stage as he could be deadly in these types of situations. 

Ivan Schranz (Slovakia) 

The Slavia Prague man has been outstanding for Slovakia in the opening matches after netting two goals in three matches to help them seal a place in the last 16. Schranz netted the winner against Belgium in the opening match to seal a historic victory. He continued that run with a well-taken goal in the second match despite losing the game. His versatility to play several positions makes him a standout player for the team. 

Match Facts

• England played a goalless draw against Slovenia
• Slovakia played a 1-1 draw against Romania last time
• England are unbeaten against Slovakia in the last six matches

England vs Slovakia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: England to win this match – 2/5 with Sky Bet
• Tip 2: Total goals under 3.5 – 1/4 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Harry Kane to score anytime – 1/1 with William HILL

Injury and Teams News

Gareth Southgate will likely field the same eleven for this crucial encounter except for Conor Gallagher who failed to capitalise on his chance to cement his place. There are rumours that Kobbie Mainoo will be given the nod in place of him after a bright 45-minute cameo against Slovenia in the last match. Luke Shaw is back in training but it will be too soon for him to return to the starting lineup. 

Meanwhile, Slovakia are going to stick to the same lineup which secured the draw in the last match and helped seal their spot in the last 16.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches- 6

England- 5

Slovakia- 0

Draw- 1

Also read: Euro 2024 Updated round of 16 schedule, fixtures, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Lineup for England vs Slovakia

England Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pickford (GK); Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Mainoo, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane

Slovakia Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Dubravka (GK); Pekarik, Vavro, Skriniar, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Schranz, Bozenik, Haraslin

Match Prediction for England vs Slovakia

The Three Lions despite not performing to their brilliant best, still managed to get past as group winners as compared to Slovakia who finished third in their group. England remain favourites due to their experience in the knockout stages and with the quality of the squad they have at their disposal. Slovakia still will be a tough opponent for them. 

Prediction: England 2-0 Slovakia

Also read: Top eight favourites to win UEFA Euro 2024

Telecast for England vs Slovakia

UK: BBC TV Sport, ITV UK

USA: Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV, VIX

Australia: Optus Australia

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

Nigeria: SportyTV Nigeria, Supersport South Africa

Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports

Germany: Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, ZDF

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