Belgium - Slovakia online (11pm): 'Red Devils' stars welcome Euro 2024

Belgium is expected to have a smooth start when facing Slovakia - Photo: UEFA

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 as 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 notable absence for coach Domenico Tedesco is Thibaut Courtois. An injury that lasted most of last season has kept the goalkeeper out of Euro 2024.

This is the first time Belgium and Slovakia have faced each other at a major tournament. The previous three meetings between the two teams have all been friendlies. Belgium have won one and drawn the other two.

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.

Lineup for Belgium vs Slovakia - Graphics: AN BINH

According to Sportmole, Belgium's chance of winning is 52.28%. Sportkeeda and Livescore also made similar predictions.

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 to win 2-1.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/truc-tuyen-bi-slovakia-23h-dan-sao-quy-do-chao-euro-2024-20240617133017745.htm