Slovakia vs Wales Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | International Friendlies 2024

Published at :June 8, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Modified at :June 8, 2024 at 9:21 PM

The friendly fixture is likely to be closely-contested.

This international friendly between two European nations, Slovakia and Wales, is majorly to test each other out before their respective tournaments. Slovakia will be playing their last friendly before they go for the UEFA Euro 2024 group matches.

Sokoli will be playing group matches with Belgium, Ukraine and Romania. Both the teams will also be seen playing Nations League matches from September 2024. Both teams have played limited matches in 2024. Slovakia have performed considerably better than Wales, who have given mixed results.

This match could turn out to be important for Slovakia, as right after this match they will face some formidable opponents. Wales themselves couldn’t make it to the group phase of UEFA Euro 2024.

If we talk about the FIFA rankings of both the teams, then the hosts stand at 48, whereas Wales are in 29th position.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 10 June at 12:15 AM (IST)

Location: Stadium of Anton Malatinsky, Trnava, Slovakia

Form:

Slovakia (last five international matches): W-D-L-W-W

Wales (last five international matches): D-L-W-D-D

Players to Watch

David Strelec (Slovakia)

This 23-year-old centre-forward is one of the best young players in the team of Slovakia and also at the club he plays for. Slovan Bratislava is the club which David Strelec represents in the Slovak Super Liga. While playing for the club, Strelec scored 11 goals in 28 matches and also assisted 10 times.

In the Europa League as well he had two goals in two matches. He is a capable forward, against whom the Wales defenders may struggle.

Brennan Johnson (Wales)

Brennan Johnson is a 23-year-old forward, who has marked his presence as a talented young player for his national team and club as well. Johnson plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

While playing for them in 32 matches, he has scored five goals and assisted 10 times. He is an asset for Wales and can make the difference in the fixture against Slovakia.

Match Facts

In the last five matches, Wales have managed to win only a single game.
Slovakia in their last 15 international matches have lost only twice.

Slovakia vs Wales: Betting tips and Odds

Tip 1: The match is expected to end as a draw – 23/10
Tip 2: Both the teams will score the goals – 10/11
Tip 3: Match will end with goals over 3 – 4/11

Injury & Team News

In the Slovakian side, the Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka might replace Marek Rodak to face Wales. David Strelec alongside Lukas Haraslin and Tomáš Suslov are expected to play as the forwards for the Slovakia team.

Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts were withdrawn from the Wales squad after the match against Gibraltar, which ended as a draw.

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 5

Slovakia: 1

Wales: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineup

Slovakia Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Dubravka (GK); Pekarik, Gyomber, Skriniar, Morlacchi; Rigo, Hrosovsky, Benes; Suslov, Strelec, Haraslin

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

Ward (GK); Cabango, Low, Dasilva; James, Ampadu, Williams, Burns; Johnson, Wilson; Moore

Match Prediction for Slovakia vs Wales

This is going to be a tough match for both sides. It’s hard to pick a favourite in this match since both teams are capable enough to defeat each other. The chances are high that the visitors will win, but It would be unfair to think the same for Slovakia. As per the past results and current form of both teams, the chances are high that it will end as a draw.

Prediction: Slovakia 2-2 Wales

Telecast Details:

Great Britain: iPlayer, Premier Sports 1, BBC Sport Web

Slovakia: RTVS Sport

USA: ViX

Australia: Optus Sport

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