As the anticipation builds up for their second-round clash in Group C of Euro 2024, both Serbia and Slovenia are eyeing a crucial win to keep their faint hopes alive for advancing in the tournament. Set to kick off at 20:00 on June 20, this encounter has been dubbed a “reversal final,” as neither team managed to secure a favorable result in their opening matches.
Before we delve into the upcoming clash, let’s review the five most recent encounters between the two teams to gain insights into possible outcomes for this crucial match.
Historical Clashes Between Slovenia and Serbia
June 12, 2022: Slovenia 2-2 Serbia – UEFA Nations League
In this encounter, Serbia quickly took the lead with goals from Andrija Živković and Aleksandar Mitrović in the first half. However, Slovenia rallied back in the second half with goals from Adam Gnezda Cerin and Benjamin Šeško, leading to a drawn match.
June 5, 2022: Serbia 4-1 Slovenia – UEFA Nations League
Aleksandar Mitrović initiated the scoring, only for Petar Stojanović to equalize shortly thereafter. The second half showcased Serbia’s dominance, with Milinković-Savić, Luka Jović, and Nemanja Radonjić securing a convincing victory for Serbia.
October 11, 2011: Slovenia 1-0 Serbia – UEFA Euro Qualifiers
A tight game where opportunities were scarce, Dare Vršič became Slovenia’s hero, scoring the match’s only goal, securing a win for his team.
September 8, 2010: Slovenia 1-1 Serbia – UEFA Euro Qualifiers
Serbia initially took the lead through Milijaš’s free-kick, but Slovenia’s Zlatko Dedič later equalized, resulting in a draw.
August 18, 2004: Slovenia 0-0 Serbia – International Friendly
This friendly match saw both teams trying new lineups and tactics, which resulted in a goalless but tactically rich game.
From their last five matches, both teams have each managed one win, two draws, and one loss. This balanced record hints at the competitive nature of their encounters, though upcoming games might differ as each seeks to gain an edge.
For more detailed insights and predictions, refer to our football prediction page.
As Serbia and Slovenia prepare for their upcoming clash on June 20, 2024, all eyes will be on them to see who takes a decisive step towards progression in Euro 2024. The historical context and their recent forms suggest a tightly contested match awaits, where strategy and precision will play pivotal roles.
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