Portugal vs Slovenia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Euro 2024

Roberto Martínez’s men suffered a harsh 2-0 defeat to Georgia last game.

The 2016 Euro Champions and one of the Euro 2024 title favorites Portugal will look to bounce back to winning ways after unexpectedly falling short against Georgia in their final group game. Roberto Martínez’s men finished at the top of Group F and will face Slovenia in the round of 16 clash.

The Cristiano Ronaldo-equipped side will hope to regroup and put the last game behind their back as they head into the game against an undefeated side from Group C. Moreover, A Seleção will also want to level up their performance from the last edition and go past this round.

Slovenia on the other hand will be hopeful to hand Martínez and Co. another upset at the championship and recreate the memories from their 2-0 win earlier this year. The Jan Oblak-led side are one among the only seven teams to remain undefeated so far in the tournament. Reprezentanca will also look to take full advantage of Portugal’s ‘not so convincing’ form in knockout games.

Kick Off

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt

Form

Portugal (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L

Slovenia (in all competitions): D-D-D-D-W

Players to watch 

Bernardo Silva (Portugal)

The Manchester City midfielder will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders to create chances for his nation in this must-win game. Silva has already found the back of the net in the Euro 2024 tournament and will be keen on adding more goals and assists to his tally.

He fuels the attack with his excellent passing and playmaking abilities. Moreover, he was the missing piece of the puzzle in his side’s defeat against Georgia

Jaka Bijol (Slovenia)

Jaka Bijol has been performing exceptionally well for Slovenia during the competition. He is the champion when it comes to winning aerial duels. Bijol also knows when and how to position himself in the game and has also scored one of the two goals for his side.

The defender will have to be at the top of his game to keep a check on Portugal’s star-studded attacking unit.

Match facts

• Slovenia have not lost a single game in 2024
• Slovenia are yet to win a game at the tournament
• Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t found the back of the net in any of his last seven appearances for Portugal at major international tournaments

Portugal vs Slovenia: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Portugal to win the game – 1/3 by Skybet
• Tip 2: Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime – 11/10 by Unibet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 8/13 by William Hill

Also read: Euro 2024: What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s record against Slovenia?

Injury & Team News

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 1

Portugal wins – 0

Slovenia wins – 1

Draws – 0 

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

Predicted Lineup

Portugal (4-3-3)

Costa (GK); Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes; Vitinha, Palhinha, Fernandes; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao

Slovenia (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Balkovec; Stojanovic, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko

Prediction for Portugal vs Slovenia

Portugal are the clear favourite and have the upper hand coming into this game. They will be ever so motivated to bounce back from the defeat against Georgia. Slovenia on the other hand will be playing their first-ever knockout game at a major tournament and most likely to give up against the might of Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal.

Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Slovenia

Also read: Top eight favourites to win UEFA Euro 2024

Telecast for 

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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