European Championship: Slovenia vs Northern Ireland – Betting preview

Ace Football team offers a betting preview for Slovenia and Northern Ireland who will clash this coming Thursday. The betting preview includes the latest fixture stats, facts and a free betting tip with the best odds from our recommended bookmakers.

The Stadion Stozice is set to be the venue for a Euro 2024 qualifier between Slovenia and Northern Ireland on Thursday. Slovenia currently occupy the fourth spot in Group H with seven points, enjoying a four-point advantage over Northern Ireland, who sit in fifth place. In their previous encounter at this venue, Northern Ireland secured a 1-0 victory, and they will be aiming for a similar outcome in Ljubljana once again.

Form: Slovenia vs Northern Ireland

Slovenia Form

Slovenia’s recent performances include a 2-0 victory over San Marino, a 2-0 loss against Finland, and a 1-1 draw with Denmark in their last three outings. Over their last six international fixtures, Slovenia recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss. During this period, they scored eight goals while conceding five times.

Northern Ireland Form

Northern Ireland encountered difficulties in their recent three matches, failing to secure any points. They started with a 0-1 defeat against Finland, followed by a 1-0 loss to Denmark and another 0-1 defeat, this time against Kazakhstan. Over their last six international fixtures, Northern Ireland achieved two wins, registered no draws, and suffered four defeats. During this period, they scored five goals while conceding seven.

Betting stats and facts for Slovenia and Northern Ireland

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Slovenia and Northern Ireland played across all tournaments.

Players to watch: Slovenia vs Northern Ireland

Andraz Sporar, who has recently only scored once in the European Championship, will be eager to find the net again and seize the opportunity in the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland may count on Dion Charles, who has shown promise with two European Championship goals in his last four European Championship matches.

Popular markets: Slovenia vs Northern Ireland

Full-time result

Slovenia have gone unbeaten in their last five home matches. In their 10 most recent games at Stozice Stadium in Ljubljana, Slovenia secured five wins, drew three, and suffered two losses. On the other hand, Northern Ireland have had a mixed record in their recent 10 away matches, winning four, drawing one, and losing five games on the road.

Both teams to score

Slovenia recorded two clean-sheet wins in their last 10 matches and scored the opening goal in five of them. Northern Ireland only managed to score the opening goal in one of their last 10 games and have faced a goal drought, failing to score in their last three consecutive matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals occurred in four of Slovenia’s last ten matches. Their scoring average was 1.3 goals per game. Similarly, over 2.5 goals happened in four of Northern Ireland’s last ten outings, with an average of 0.9 goals scored in those matches. Notably, Northern Ireland’s last three matches have seen fewer than three goals.

Betting prediction: Slovenia vs Northern Ireland

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Slovenia and Northern Ireland. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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