Slovakia battles England Sunday in the Round of 16 of Euro 2024 from Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Kickoff is set for noon ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the England vs. Slovakia odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.
In a group with Belgium and Ukraine, Slovakia wasn’t expected to get to the knockout stage, but after taking down Belgium 1-0 in its opening Game and then drawing Romania 1-1 in its final group stage comPetition, it advanced. Slovakia did lose 2-1 to Ukraine in its other match. Slovakia went 2-1-1 in its 4 friendlies prior to the tournament. Slovakia’s key threat is M Stanislav Lobotka, who plays for Napoli as well. Slovakia is 45th in the FIFA World Rankings.
England, which is ranked No. 4, will have a world-class team taking the pitch Sunday. Although not as impressive as expected, it did beat Serbia 1-0 in its opening match, ending with just 3 shots on frame. England then drew Denmark 1-1 and drew Slovenia 0-0 in its final group stage competition. England has a strong attack but has yet to put things together with 4 or fewer shots on frame in all 3 matches.
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England vs. Slovakia odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: England -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Slovakia +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Draw +330
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +118 | U: -144)
England vs. Slovakia picks and predictions
Prediction
England 1, Slovakia 1 — England advances in extra time
Moneyline (ML)
SPRINKLE DRAW (+330).
The safe play here is obviously England to win, but if there’s one thing England has done over the last half a decade, it is disappoint. It should still come out on top, but it might be more of a challenge than most think. England drew 2 of its 3 games and far from dominated in its lone win over Serbia.
Similarly, Slovakia has a strong midfield that can possess. It beat Belgium, a team with star M Kevin De Bruyne. Slovakia has drawn 2 of its last 6 games, while England has drawn its last 2 and 3 of its last 6.
At these odds, TAKE DRAW (+330).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET UNDER 2.5 (-144).
England has one of the stronger defensive lines in Euro, led by D John Stones and D Kyle Walker, two extremely experienced backs. England allowed just 1 goal in its 3 Euro matches. It gave up just 4 goals in its 4 friendlies prior to the tournament. Offensively, England scored just 2 goals in its last 3 games.
As for Slovakia, it has gone Under this total in 2 of 3 matches, and has allowed 3 goals through its last 5 Games. Given that Slovakia has a comPetent defense as well and England hasn’t looked great despite a talented attack, BET UNDER 2.5 (-144).
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