Slovakia vs Romania – Match Preview

At the Frankfurt Arena, Slovakia will welcome Romania for their EURO Grp. E Round 3 match on Tuesday, June 26, 2024. The game is set to start at 16:00 GMT. Slovakia finds itself in 3rd place in the group, with an even goal difference. They are eager to climb the standings. Romania, leading the group with a slight goal advantage, aims to strengthen their lead. With both teams having 3 points, this match is crucial for their European Championship journey. A victory is essential for advancing or securing better knockout round matchups. Bookmakers predict a close game, slightly favoring the home team.

Slovakia – Form

Slovakia has shown inconsistent form recently. Their last match against Ukraine on June 21 ended in a 2-1 defeat at the Duesseldorf Arena. Despite an early goal from Ivan Schranz, they couldn’t secure a win. Before this, they celebrated a 1-0 victory over Belgium, with Schranz scoring again. On June 9, they showcased their attacking strength with a 4-0 win against Wales in a friendly. They were the slight favorites for this match.

Romania – Form

Romania’s performance has also been mixed leading up to this fixture. They faced a 2-0 defeat against Belgium in the European Championship on June 22, 2024. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they secured a 3-0 win over Ukraine, with Nicolae Stanciu, Razvan Marin, and Denis Dragus scoring. Yet, they drew 0-0 with Liechtenstein, a surprising result given Liechtenstein’s defensive struggles. Romania hopes to find their scoring form again in the next match.

Slovakia – Romania – Head to Head

The last time Slovakia and Romania met was on August 14, 2013, ending in a 1:1 draw in a friendly. Romania has been slightly more successful in their last 10 encounters, securing 1 win. Slovakia has not won, and the rest ended in draws. This history suggests a balanced competition between the two. In their last 5 matches, both teams scored 3 times, showing their offensive capabilities. Slovakia has faced challenges in overcoming Romania in their last 4 matches. They are keen to change this in their next European Championship game.

Slovakia – Romania – Standings

As they prepare for their showdown at Frankfurt Arena, the stakes are high for both Slovakia and Romania. They each have 3 points from their first two matches. Romania has a slight edge in goal difference, placing them first in the group. Slovakia is not far behind in third place. With the group stage nearing its end, this match is pivotal for deciding who advances. The outcome is unpredictable, adding to the match’s significance.

Slovakia vs Romania – Top scorers

Ivan Schranz leads Slovakia’s scoring efforts with two goals in the European Championship. He is supported by Ondrej Duda, Juraj Kucka, Laszlo Benes, and Lukas Haraslin, who have each scored once. Their efforts are crucial for the team’s success. Romania’s goals have been spread across Razvan Marin, Nicolae Stanciu, Denis Dragus, Dennis Man, and Ianis Hagi. Each has scored once this season. Their collective ability to score poses a threat to defenses and will be important in the upcoming match.

Slovakia vs Romania – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 3.20 for a Slovakia win, 2.10 for a draw, and 3.75 for a Romania victory. Romania seems to have a slight advantage based on recent performances and head-to-head history. Slovakia’s challenge is heightened by injuries to key players like Milan Skriniar and Norbert Gyomber. For alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” odds of 3.50 for Slovakia leading at half-time may appeal to some. The “draw-no-bet” market provides odds of 1.727 for Slovakia and 2.00 for Romania. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.25 for Slovakia to win or draw and 1.70 for Romania, catering to those seeking safer bets.

Slovakia vs Romania – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Under 2.5” goals are set at 1.364, indicating a likelihood of a low-scoring game. This is based on past encounters and both teams’ recent scoring records. However, “Over 2.5” goals at 3.20 offers value for those expecting a more open match. This game is crucial for both teams in the EURO Grp. E stage, possibly leading to more scoring opportunities.

Slovakia vs Romania – BTTS Betting

The odds are set at 2.10 for “BTTS: Yes” and 1.667 for “BTTS: No”. Given the history of both teams scoring in recent matches, “BTTS: Yes” could be an attractive option. Slovakia and Romania have shown they can score and concede in their latest games. This pattern suggests that betting on both teams to score might be a wise choice.

Slovakia vs Romania – Prediction