Euro 2024 score prediction: Belgium beat Slovakia, match has more than 2 goals
Báo Tuổi Trẻ•17/06/2024
Highly rated, Belgium is likely to 'pocket' 3 points in the opening match of Euro 2024 against Slovakia.
Lukaku (No. 10) is expected to shine against Slovakia - Photo: GETTY
The first round match of Group E Euro 2024 between Belgium and Slovakia will take place at 11pm on June 17. Experts all agree that Belgium is stronger. This is understandable when their squad has many stars, spread across major tournaments in Europe. Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Youri Tielemans, Romelu Lukaku, ... are prominent names. The only regrettable absence of coach Domenico Tedesco is in the position of Thibaut Courtois. Injury for most of last season prevented this goalkeeper from being called up for Euro 2024. This is the first time Belgium and Slovakia have faced each other at a major tournament. The previous three matches between the two teams were all friendly matches. Belgium won 1, the remaining 2 were draws.
According to Opta's calculations, Belgium has a 61.5% chance of winning. This number is overwhelming compared to Slovakia's rate of only 18.9%. This statistics site also believes that Lukaku could be the one to score in this match. According to Sportmole's assessment, Belgium's chance of winning is 52.28%. Sportkeeda and Livescore also made similar predictions.
Expected lineup for Belgium vs Slovakia - Graphics: AN BINH
The bookmaker offers Belgium a handicap of 1 1/4 (1.25) goals, and the over/under is 2 3/4 (2.75). It can be seen that the "Red Devils" are highly rated for a win. However, the possibility of a win with a difference of 2 goals or more is not easy. Slovakia with experienced goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and center-back Milan Skriniar can block many of Belgium's attacking opportunities. Expert's choice: Choose Slovakia, the match will have more than 2 goals. Prediction: Belgium wins 2-1.
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