Slovakia - Croatia Prediction, Picks and Tips
Without a doubt, it will be an open and fought duel throughout the 90 minutes of play. For this reason and even when they are neutralized at certain moments of the match. Remember that Slovaks are intense in their actions, being feasible that they can complicate the Croatia a bit on this occasion. He paints to be an even duel in the midfield, since both selected have the necessary to alternate the ball and to recover from a hypothetical initial disadvantage.
The team has started its walk in the group in an acceptable way, after adding 6 points out of 9 possible. At the moment he has chances to qualify for the Euro 2020, but he needs to add to the direct rivals in this fight. It comes from beating Hungary 2-0 at home, losing 1-0 to visiting Wales and beating 1-5 Azerbaijan playing away from home. He has scored 7 goals and has given 2 on his fence, proving to be more or less effective in attack. Of course, this figure increased greatly thanks to the win he achieved in his last presentation. Logic indicates that Slovakia risks at times, since it will have the locality factor. However, it cannot lose control and do so in an uncontrolled way, since it will face the current runner-up in the world. Its objective will be to associate from time to time, trying to exploit the bands in some moments of the game. It is not ruled out that he can also convert a goal through some punctual action or by exploiting the stopped ball (corner or free kick near the area).
The Croatian cadre has had a very busy last year and a half. He won the runner-up in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and then significantly reduced his production in the UEFA Nations League. This was understandable due to the great football effort made by the squad in the last World Cup. The months passed and the usual summoned began to improve from the physical aspect and this was noticed in their football production. For now, Croatia has what it takes to qualify for Euro 2020, as it has 6 points out of 9 possible. Of course, you can not trust, since Wales to a lesser extent, Slovakia and Hungary have what it takes to fight for the 2 quotas offered by the group for the maximum contest of European teams. It comes from beating Azerbaijan 2-1 at home, losing 2-1 with Hungary visiting and beating Wales 2-1 at home. In this exit it is expected that the holders take their precautions, as they will face an opponent of a certain level. Therefore, they will take the initiative at times, seeking to take advantage of their greater individual hierarchy to develop and unbalance.
Our recommendation tip for Slovakia - Croatia: BTS / NO @ 1.70