Slovenia Under-21s vs Czech Republic Under-21s predictions: Dragons can do their part
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- Slovenia U21s qualified ahead of France for this tournament
- The Czech Republic have already been eliminated after losing their first two games
- Recommended bet: Slovenia to win
Slovenia Under-21s still harbour hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals of the European U-21 Championship, thanks to a 0-0 draw with England in their second game.
The Czech Republic have been eliminated after suffering two losses, conceding seven goals in heavy defeats to England and Germany. Will they restore some pride, or are they set to finish the tournament without a point?
Team news
Slovenia have kept faith with their 4-2-3-1 through two matches and there is little reason to think they will change that for this game.
Tio Cipot, who has eight goals at this level and plies his trade in Austria, should lead the line once more.
The Czech Republic play a 3-5-2 system to pair forwards Daniel Fila and Vaclav Sejk, but their defence has struggled, particularly in the wing-back positions. That is a concern against a Slovenia side who have big threats on the flanks, which could lead to a tactical tweak.
The stats
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Slovenia U-21s had 61% of the ball against Germany, creating chances and topping 1.0 xG against the tournament favourites.
While England had 20 efforts in their clash with Slovenia, the Young Lions only managed to get three of those on target.
The Czech Republic U-21s have conceded seven times across their first two matches.
Jan Suchoparek's side finished level on points with third-placed Wales in qualifying, winning only half of their games.
Slovenia won five of their eight games, conceding only seven times.
Prediction
Slovenia need a win, a loss for England and a five-goal swing in order to secure progression to the next round. Germany would slip behind England with a loss, so they’ll be taking that game seriously.
Slovenia U21 made the tournament in impressive fashion, qualifying for only the second time. They topped France in qualifying, winning five of eight games and conceding only seven times. Compare that to the Czechs, who failed to win half of their matches, finishing second behind Denmark.
The Czechs have been outplayed in both games, with England and Germany cruising by them in both games. Slovenia looked good on the ball against Germany, while they dug in to hold champions England to a draw.
With motivation on their side, along with better displays at the tournament so far, Slovenia are backed to get a result in their final group game. While that still might not be enough to qualify, they can claim their first win at the U21 championship by exposing the Czechs’ defensive weaknesses.
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