Slovakia vs. Spain Predictions and Betting tips

Last Updated on July 17, 2024 9:11 am by Gambyl Nation Editorial Team

The key day this Wednesday for Spain, who will play their qualification for the round of 16 against Slovakia, where the euphoria of Slovakia’s victory in the first matchday was cut short by the defeat against Sweden in the second, but Štefan Tarkovič’s team is second in the standings and still has their destiny in their hands. A win in this match would see them through to the round of 16, or a draw could also be enough depending on other results. However, Spain is a considerable opponent, and after two draws, the last one against Poland, the Spanish team needs the three points to secure their passage to the next stage without depending on anyone else. This duel will be played on Wednesday 23rd at 11:00 E.T. and will be broadcasted by DIRECTV Sports. 

Here are 5 interesting facts before the match between the two: 

1. Both teams fell in the round of 16 of UEFA EURO 2016. 

2. Slovakia is playing its second consecutive EURO following its debut at UEFA EURO 2016. 

3. It is Slovakia’s first game in Seville. 

4. This is Spain’s seventh consecutive EURO. 

5. The three-time champions are one of only five teams that have not lost a game in the UEFA EURO 2020 qualification. 

Let’s review the current events of the teams involved in this Eurocup duel: 

Slovakia: The loss to Sweden has put Slovakia in a difficult situation: they need at least a point in Spain to have a realistic chance of advancing, but the players are ready to fight and know that the team has been in this situation before. At the 2010 World Cup and EURO 2016, they needed a certain result in their final group games to make it through, against Italy and England respectively. And they made it through. Is it a third “miracle” in the offing? 

Spain: Spain faces its first final. And it does so with many doubts after the two draws against Sweden and Poland, where it showed that it fails to dominate both areas. The rivals with little make them clear chances (Sweden -2-; Poland -2 plus Lewandowski’s goal) and despite their overwhelming dominance and having chances, they have only scored one goal (Morata against Poland) in their last three games (counting the friendly against Portugal). Moreover, in EURO 2020, Spain has gone from better to worse in the two matches. We will see what Luis Enrique prepares in a match where anxiety and mental state may prove detrimental to the Spaniards if they do not score early. 

Betting line: 

Slovakia: 22.3% (+1400) – Goals: 1.02 – Best O/U: u2½+116 

Spain: 59.1% (-526) – Goals: 2.30 – Best O/U: o2½-147 

Draw: 18.6% (+540)