England vs Slovenia – Match Preview

England will face Slovenia at Koeln Stadion on Monday, June 25th, with a 19:00 GMT kick-off. England leads Group C with 4 points, holding a slight goal advantage. Slovenia is in third place with 2 points. Both teams are eager for a win in this crucial EURO Grp. C clash. Bookmakers favor England, reflecting their strong position against the underdog, Slovenia.

England – Form

England’s performance has been inconsistent recently. Their last match, on June 20, 2024, ended in a 1:1 draw against Denmark. This result was unexpected. Before that, they won 1:0 against Serbia, with Jude Bellingham scoring the decisive goal. A surprising 0:1 loss to Iceland at home marked a dip in their form. Overall, England’s results have been unpredictable.

Slovenia – Form

Slovenia has seen a series of draws in their recent games. Their last match against Serbia ended in a 1-1 tie. A similar result came against Denmark, defying expectations. They also drew 1-1 with Bulgaria, despite being favorites. Slovenia has shown consistency in scoring but struggles to secure wins.

England – Slovenia – Head to Head

The last match between these two was on October 5, 2017. England won 1:0 in their World Cup qualifying campaign. Over the last 10 matches, England has won 5 times. Slovenia has not won any, and only one game ended in a draw. This shows England’s dominance. In the last 5 head-to-head matches, both teams scored in only one game. This trend suggests strong defensive performances. England has not lost to Slovenia in their last 6 matches, winning 5.

England – Slovenia – Standings

As the final round of EURO Grp. C approaches, England leads with 4 points. Slovenia is close behind in third place with 2 points. This match is crucial for both teams. England aims to secure their lead, while Slovenia still has hopes of advancing. Bookmakers’ odds suggest England is likely to win, but Slovenia will try to defy expectations.

England vs Slovenia – Top scorers

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have each scored 3 goals for England. Their contributions have been crucial. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer have also scored, showing the team’s balanced attack. For Slovenia, Adam Gnezda Cerin leads with 2 goals. Josip Ilicic, Erik Janza, Zan Karnicnik, and Timi Elsnik have each added a goal, indicating Slovenia’s varied attack.

England vs Slovenia – Full-Time Betting

England is the favorite with odds of 1.33 for a win. A draw has odds of 4.75, and a Slovenia win is at 11.00. England’s form and history against Slovenia support these odds. However, Slovenia’s recent performance suggests they could surprise. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer safer betting options for those cautious about the outcome.

England vs Slovenia – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” and “Under 2.5” goals are both at 1.909. Considering the teams’ past performances and the importance of the match, “Under 2.5” goals at 1.909 might be appealing for those expecting a closely contested game.

England vs Slovenia – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 2.37, and “BTTS: No” at 1.53. Given England’s defensive strength and Slovenia’s scoring form, “BTTS: No” at 1.53 might be the more likely outcome in this match.

England vs Slovenia – Prediction