Ronaldo’s Quest: Slovakia vs. Portugal – A Joyful Journey
Slovakia vs. Portugal Match Preview
The dominance of Portugal has been unmistakably evident in Group J of the EURO 2024 qualifiers. With 4 matches and 4 resounding victories, along with an impressive tally of 14 goals without conceding a single one, the European champions have set their sights on a perfect ticket to the finals in Germany next year. Perhaps that’s why Portugal will be determined to secure all three points in their next encounter against Slovakia, followed by Luxembourg.
Meanwhile, Slovakia has also shown commendable form. After 4 games, they boast 3 wins and 1 draw, accumulating 10 points to place them second in Group J. It seems their most prominent rivals in this group, Bosnia and Luxembourg, are unlikely to challenge them. Slovakia will showcase their strength in the upcoming match against Portugal, a game that may see the away team dominate ball possession and exhibit superior finishing skills. Portugal is highly likely to clinch a convincing victory.
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Both Slovakia and Portugal are expected to field their strongest lineups for this match.
Predicted Lineups for Slovakia vs. Portugal
Slovakia: Dubravka; Pekarik, Gyomber, Vavro, Hancko; Kucka, Lobotka, Duda; Mak, Polievka, Haraslin. Portugal: Costa; Pereira, Dias, A.Silva; Cancelo, Neves, Fernandes, Guerreiro; B.Silva, Ronaldo, Felix.
Bookmaker Odds for Slovakia vs. Portugal
First-half goals: In 7 out of the last 10 recent matches, Slovakia has seen goals scored in the first 45 minutes. A similar statistic holds true for 4 out of the last 5 games played by Portugal.
Ronaldo opens the scoring: Bet365 offers odds of 4/1 (bet 1 to win 4) for the scenario where Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal opens the scoring against Slovakia.
Odd total goals: In 8 out of the last 12 recent matches, Slovakia has seen an odd total number of goals, and the same goes for 5 out of the last 7 matches for Portugal. This match is likely to have an odd total goal count, and Portugal is expected to secure all 3 points.
Prediction: 1-2
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