Slovenia FC needs to improve their form to win their match against Serbia FC, if they still want a chance to qualify for the next round. Heading into this match, both Slovenia and Serbia failed to win during their opener, making them eager for a win here. Slovenia had a 1-1 draw against Denmark during their opener, which gives them one point. However, Slovenia needs improvement if they want to stand a chance for the next round. On the other hand, Serbia suffered a narrow 1-0 loss against England, which puts them at the bottom of their group. A loss for Serbia in this match will make them face early elimination, which they are trying to avoid. The meeting between these two teams is on June 20, 2024, at 9:00 PM (GMT+8).
Slovenia FC
Slovenia began their Euro 2024 Group C campaign with a 1-1 draw against Denmark in Stuttgart. Denmark had a goal by Christian Eriksen, who scored 1,110 days after suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. Slovenia fought back and restored parity 13 minutes later with Erik Janza’s deflected strike. Both nations were forced to share the spoils. Slovenia head coach Matjaz Kek describing it as a “fair” result. They are ranked 57th in the world by FIFA, Slovenia is still awaiting their first European Championship victory as an independent nation after failing to win any of their previous three matches at Euro 2000. They have only won one of their last four meetings with Serbia.
Slovenia coach Kek may maintain an unchanged starting lineup for Thursday’s match, with Janza at left-back and Jaka Bijol, Vanja Drkusic, and Zan Karnicnik in the back four. Adam Gnezda Cerin and Timi Max Elsnik will link midfield, while Jasmin Kurtic is a potential recall.
Serbia FC
Serbia, competing for the first time as an independent nation at the European Championship, was beaten 1-0 by England in their opening Group C fixture. Despite being ranked 29 places above them in the FIFA standings, Serbia improved in the second half and lacked a cutting edge in the final third. With only one win in their last 12 European Championship fixtures, Serbia sits at the foot of Group C. They need at least one victory from their final two group games to reach the knockout rounds. In the Nations League, Serbia received four points from their two encounters with Slovenia in 2022. This should provide confidence heading into Thursday’s match. This match is a must-win match before facing Denmark in their final Group C game on June 25.
Filip Kostic is out of Euro 2024 due to a knee injury, leaving Filip Mladenovic as left wing-back. Dusan Tadic could return to the starting lineup.
Prediction:
Slovenia FC (2.0)
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