International Friendly - Slovenia VS Portugal Prediction

International Friendly - Slovenia VS Portugal
Match Time: 27-03-2024 03:45 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
In the year ahead, Portugal is expected to participate in both the UEFA Euro Cup and the Nations League. The focus is on Cristiano Ronaldo as he approaches the final stages of his international career. Remarkably, Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined the squad after missing the first friendly game against Sweden.

Slovenia has secured a place in this year’s Euro Cup. They have participated in two friendly matches against the USA and Malta, delivering satisfactory performance in both. Slovenia had commendable performance during the Euro qualifiers and secured the second position in Group H. This international break will answer many questions about Slovenia's preparation for future matches. Against Malta, they made a comeback and held them to 2-2 draw. Before the break concludes, they are scheduled to face Portugal.

Portugal successfully manoeuvred through their Euro qualifiers, winning all their games. In their most recent match, they defeated Sweden by scoring five goals. Manager Roberto Martinez expressed satisfaction with his team’s offensive strategy. Even without their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, they managed to secure a comfortable win.

Head-to-Head
This occasion marks the first time these teams will compete against each other. The match is set to occur at the Stadion Stožice.

Odds Analysis
Portugal's objective is to emerge victorious in both the Euro Cup and the Nations League. They finished atop the table in Group J with a flawless record. In their match against Sweden, they won by a significant margin. The odds show Portugal winning this match 3-0. They managed to keep a clean sheet against Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Bosnia & Herzegovina in the qualifiers.
Slovenia's primary challenge is their inability to score goals. They scored fewer than two goals against Denmark, the USA, and Northern Ireland. They are acutely aware of Portugal's formidable attack and will place a greater emphasis on defence. In contrast, Portugal boasts a well-rounded team, with star players on both offence and defence. Manager Roberto Martinez is a strong proponent of maintaining possession. The odds suggest this game will end with Over 2.5 goals.

Bruno Fernandes, the second-in-command in Portugal’s attacking lineup, is an elite midfielder and has been a significant asset for Portugal in numerous major competitions. Recently, he scored a goal against Sweden. The odds are favouring Bruno Fernandes to score at any point during the match.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals