Estonia vs Slovakia - Prediction and Betting Tips

Tournament: UEFA Nations League C
Venue: A Le Coq Arena (Tallinn)
Date & Kick-off Time: September 5, 2024, 14:45

In the first round of the UEFA Nations League C on September 5, 2024, Estonia will host Slovakia in Tallinn. The home side will be looking to challenge the stronger Slovakian team despite being the underdogs.

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.

Team Analysis: Estonia vs Slovakia

Estonia, known as the "Blueshirts," has had limited success in international competitions, with their playoff appearance for World Cup qualification being a rare highlight. They recently won the Baltic Cup but struggled in last year's Euro qualifiers, managing just one draw and suffering seven defeats.

Slovakia, on the other hand, performed admirably in their recent Euro campaign, finishing second in their group behind Portugal and securing a spot in the playoffs. They even managed to stun Belgium in the group stage of the Euros before being narrowly eliminated by England in extra time.

For Estonia, the absence of veteran players like Klavan and Vassiljev leaves them with a relatively inexperienced squad, while Slovakia brings a strong lineup, including key players like Škriniar, Lobotka, and Schranz.

Possible Starting Lineups

Estonia (Probable Lineup):
Igonen - Pikk, Peetson, Paskotsi, Kuusk, Hussar - Miller, Poom, Ainsalu, Vetkal - Lepik

Slovakia (Probable Lineup):
Dúbravka - Hancko, Škriniar, Vavro, Pekarík - Duda, Lobotka, Kucka - Haraslín, Strelec, Schranz

Head-to-Head Matches: Estonia vs Slovakia

The last meetings between these teams were in 2005 during World Cup qualification, where Slovakia won both matches.

Free Prediction Today for the Match: Estonia vs Slovakia

Slovakia, who performed well at the recent Euros, is expected to secure a victory even away from home. We recommend betting on Slovakia to win with a "-1" goal handicap (odds – 1.93).

Prediction: Slovakia to win with a -1 goal handicap