Slovakia vs Wales prediction: WORLD: Friendly International betting tips on match 2024-06-08 18:45.
[p]After winning seven of their qualifying games en route to a third straight European Championships finals appearance this summer, Slovakia began their warm up schedule with a routine 4-0 hammering of FIFA’s currently lowest-ranked nation, San Marino. They may benefit more from this clash against Wales, a nation who narrowly missed out on what would have also been their third straight appearance at a Euro finals.[/p]
[p]A real test for Slovakia is probably what is needed after failing to win two of their three games since securing their ticket to Germany (W1, D1, L1). There’s no guarantee this home clash in Trnava will bear fruit either, with the Slovakians failing to win in eight of their last ten friendly encounters (D6, L2), meaning that they’ll hope for a better result ahead of their tough looking Euro 2024 group which comprises of Belgium, Ukraine, and Romania.[/p]
[p]The visitors have nothing to look forward to until their UEFA Nations League B campaign in September, but hopes won’t be particularly high for that either after fans had to endure a rather embarrassing goalless draw against #203-ranked Gibraltar. Watching Wales play is often a test of endurance no matter who the opposition is, as they’ve now played out draws in five of their last six friendlies, with all five stalemates producing under 2.5 goals. [/p]
[p]Perhaps the only hope Wales can take from a poor showing in their midweek game was the fact that boss Rob Page handed debuts to a number of young players. Page will likely name a stronger XI to face off against #48-ranked Slovakia, who will undoubtedly prove a tough test for the Welsh despite the fact that they currently sit 19 places higher than their hosts in FIFA’s ranking system. [/p]
[p]Players to watch: After scoring in Slovakia’s 4-0 win last time out, Sparta Prague’s Lukáš HaraslĂn has contributed to games ending with over 3.5 total goals in each of his last five scoring appearances for club & country. Trying to outdo him will be Rangers forward Rabbi Matondo as he hit five goals for the Scottish giants this season, but is yet to score his first senior strike for Wales.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Four of the five H2Hs between these nations saw both teams score (SLO: W1, D1, L3). [/p]