Slovakia vs Portugal Prediction, Tips & Odds – Sep. 08, 2023

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Slovakia vs Portugal Prediction 08.09.2023. In the fifth round of EURO 2024 qualifiers, Slovakia is hosting Portugal. The match is scheduled for Friday at 20:45 CET at the Tehelne Pole stadium.

Both teams won in their previous matches. The home team defeated Liechtenstein, while the visitors triumphed over Iceland.

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Slovakia vs Portugal Odds

Slovakia vs Portugal 1×2: 7.37/4.56/1.46

Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.87/1.97

Double chance 1x/12/x2: 2.63/1.21/1.12

Both teams to score YES/NO: 2.10/1.74

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Slovakia Team News

In their last competitive match, Slovakia defeated the group underdog Liechtenstein away with a score of 0:1. The visiting team was the better side in this match according to all statistical parameters, and the only goal of the game was scored by Denis Vavro in the first-half stoppage time, assisted by David Hancko. The result remained unchanged until the end of the match.

After four played rounds, Slovakia has three wins and one draw. They defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, while drawing with Luxembourg. They currently occupy the second place in the group with 10 points, three points ahead of third-placed Luxembourg.

There are no surprises in the Slovakian squad for the September matches, where the new Paris Saint-Germain player Milan Škriniar and Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka should once again be key players in the defense.

At the age of 36 and still going strong with Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava, whose stadium will host the match on Friday, Juraj Kucka is expected to earn his 100th cap for Slovakia here, likely alongside Napoli midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, while Marek Hamšík has ended his illustrious career. With 15 goals to his name, Sydney FC winger Robert Mak is the top scorer in the Slovakian squad and is likely to be given the opportunity in the left-wing position, while striker David Strelec is among the reserves this time.

Achraf Hakimi has been called up by the Morocco National team, for the upcoming games against Liberia (September 9th) and Burkina Faso (September 12th). 🇲🇦✅

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— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) August 31, 2023

Portugal Team News

In their last match, Portugal defeated Iceland away with a score of 0:1. For most of the match, the visiting team tried to score, and they succeeded only in the 89th minute when Goncalo Inacio assisted captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who found the net, scoring the only goal of the match.

After four played rounds, Portugal has a perfect 12 points and an impressive goal difference of 14:0. They defeated Liechtenstein (4:0), Luxembourg (0:6), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (3:0). If they win this match as well, they will likely secure their place in the EURO 2024.

While their next opponent, Slovakia, said goodbye to their national hero Hamšík, 38-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo continues to wear the captain’s armband for Portugal. He enters the international break having scored six times in his first four league games with Al-Nassr this season, in addition to providing four assists.

From the Saudi Pro League, Otavio and Ruben Neves have also been selected, as well as two uncapped players – Jose Sa from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Toti Gomes. However, their former teammate from Manchester City, Matheus Nunes, is missing. Notable defensive absentees include Raphael Guerreiro, Nuno Mendes, and 40-year-old center-back Pepe, while Benfica duo Rafa Silva and João Mario have both retired from international duty.

Here is the squad to take on Slovakia (Sept 8) and Luxembourg (Sept 11) in the next matches in #EURO2024 qualifying.#Portugal #Seleção🇵🇹 https://t.co/dBD1Z98LFG
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Slovakia vs Portugal H2H

The last two meetings between these teams took place in 2005 during the World Cup qualifiers. The first match ended in a 1:1 draw, while Portugal won 2:0 in the second match.

Injuries and suspensions

Slovakia: –

Portugal: Matheus Nunes, Pepe, Raphael Guerreiro, Nuno Mendes

Expected Lineups

Slovakia (4-3-3): Dubravka; Pekarik, Skriniar, Vavro, Hancko; Duda, Lobotka, Kucka; Suslov, Bozenik, Mak

Portugal (3-4-3): Costa; Pereira, Dias, A. Silva; Cancelo, Palhinha, Fernandes, Dalot; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao