Estonia vs Slovakia prediction and betting tips on September 5, 2024
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Game Prediction
In the first round of the Nations League on September 5, 2024, the national teams of Estonia and Slovakia will face off. The Baltic side is ranked lower than their guests, but they will aim to create significant problems for the favorites on their home turf in Tallinn.
Estonia vs Slovakia: Key Statistics and Trends
- Estonia won both matches in the June Baltic Cup, but only defeated Lithuania in the final via penalties.
- Slovakia lost just one of their four matches at the Euros.
- Estonia has conceded goals in each of their last 16 matches.
- Slovakia has scored at least once in their last seven matches.
- Estonia wins the first half in 0% of their matches, while Slovakia wins in 50% of their games.
Our Prediction for Estonia vs Slovakia
The shape of the team and its analysis: The "Blueshirts" once reached the playoffs for World Cup qualification, but that remains an exception rather than the rule. Moreover, in the last Nations League, the Baltic side played in Division D, winning all their matches and then succeeding in the playoffs. However, in last year's Euro qualifiers, they managed just one draw and seven defeats. The "Repre" lost only to Portugal, who had a perfect record in qualifying. They confidently secured the second "qualifying" spot, finishing five points ahead of Luxembourg.
At the Euros, Calzona's squad stunned Belgium with a win in the first round. Although they lost to Ukraine, a draw with Romania in the third match guaranteed both teams a spot in the playoffs. In the knockout stage, they led against England after a goal by Schranz, but a stunning bicycle kick by Bellingham in the fifth added minute sent the game into overtime, where Kane ultimately sealed the victory. Meanwhile, Estonia won the Baltic Cup but only managed to beat Lithuania in the final after a penalty shootout.
Veteran stars such as Klavan and Vassiljev have retired from the Baltic squad, leaving only 35-year-old Zenjov, who is not always called up. Slovakia will field their expected squad, though experienced player Mak has been absent since the spring.
Estonia vs Slovakia: Possible Starting Lineups
Estonia (possible lineup): Igonen - Pikk, Peetson, Paskotsi, Kuusk, Hussar - Miller, Poom, Ainsalu, Vetkal - Lepik
Slovakia (possible lineup): Dúbravka - Hancko, Škriniar, Vavro, Pekarík - Duda, Lobotka, Kucka - Haraslín, Strelec, Schranz
Head to Head matches: Estonia vs Slovakia
The two sides last met in 2005 during World Cup qualification, with the "Repre" winning both encounters.
Free prediction today for the match: Estonia vs Slovakia
The visitors, who reached the playoffs at the recent Euros, should secure a win with a "-1" handicap even away from home (odds – 1.93).