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Slovakia vs Romania Predictions

Published on 4:00pm GMT 26 June 2024

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  • Frankfurt Arena
Slovakia
Romania
  • BBC Two

Draw

Reason for tip

Group E is incredibly tight, with all four sides on three points. With Ukraine bottom on goal difference, a draw between these two sides guarantees them a top-three finish, with each ending up on four points which has always been enough for a side to finish as one of the best third-placed sides. Given how huge a knockout tournament appearance would be for both, a draw feels like a fair result.

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Draw 1-1

Reason for tip

While a draw looks to be on the cards here, a 1-1 draw appeals over a 0-0. Slovakia will still move the ball around and look for openings, especially if Romania take a more defensive approach. However, the Romanians have been encouraging going forward since taking the lead against Ukraine, so that confidence could carry into this and see them get on the scoresheet.

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Dennis Man To Score Anytime

Reason for tip

Man has impressed in both games in this group, teeing up two goals against Ukraine before pushing for a strike of his own against Belgium. He had three shots on target against the Red Devils and he can get into good positions in this game too, making him the standout goalscorer option.

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Slovakia vs Romania Predictions

  • A draw likely sends both sides through to the next round
  • Romania were unbeaten in qualifying, drawing four of their 10 games
  • Man had three shots on target against Belgium and made two assists in their opener

Pair on the verge of progression

Slovakia and Romania know that a point will likely take them through to the next round, which sets up an interesting clash in Frankfurt. The pair were expected to be fighting it out for third place in Group E, but they each recorded a surprise win in their opening game of the tournament.

Romania’s 3-0 win over Ukraine means that a side many had pegged as dark horses now props up Group E. Regardless of how the other clash in this group finishes, a draw leaves these two sides third and second respectively, which would be huge for both nations.

On top of that, they’d be on four points, which has always been a good enough total to be one of the four best-performing third-placed sides, so should this finish even then both teams will extend their stay in Germany.

How will the pair approach this one?

The big test for a game like this is how the teams approach it. As soon as the pair kick-off, they immediately having something to lose. If they push forward, it could blow a golden opportunity to make the knockout round.

Slovakia’s recent experience of attempting to settle for a point against Ukraine could put them off being too conservative early on. This is a side who like to get on the ball and move it around, so it doesn’t really suit them to sit back.

However, Romania topped their qualifying group thanks to drawing four of their 10 games in an unbeaten campaign. They know how to hold on to a result. The longer this game stays level, the greater the fear of losing becomes. Given that, the draw looks worth backing for a game where a point is a massive reward for both.

Key Man for Romania

While the draw stands out, early goals have been a feature for both Slovakia and Romania in this group. The pair may look to get forward early in the game, making a 1-1 draw favoured over the very short price on a goalless draw.

It’s worth remembering that Romania have shown impressive attacking intent since scoring their opener against Ukraine. Dennis Man has been a standout for them, setting up two goals against Ukraine. He tried to get a goal of his own against Belgium, having three shots on target against the Red Devils.

Man has seven international goals for Romania and the 25-year-old has been getting into good positions. He looks like the best goalscorer option in this one, priced at 4/1 given how a low-scoring contest is favoured.

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