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Slovenia vs Denmark Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News
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Slovenia vs Denmark Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Euro 2024

Preview

  • Tournament: Euro 2024
  • Date: Sunday, June 16
  • Kick-off Time: 05:00 pm GMT
  • Venue: MHPArena, Germany

Slovenia national football team will play their first major international tournament in 14 years against the Denmark national football team in their first Group C game at the MHPArena. Both sides are searching for three points to kickstart their Euro 2024 campaign.

Both sides are no strangers to each other having been drawn in the same Euro 2024 qualifying group last year. Slovenia national football team have progressed through the knockout stages of a major tournament. They have been drawn alongside Denmark, England and Serbia. Both Denmark and Slovenia have met six times in their histories and Slovenia are yet to secure a win against the Danes. Surprisingly, Slovenia have never won a match in the European Championships.

Meanwhile, the Denmark national football team have been far more successful in the Euros, winning the tournament back in 1992 and making it to the semi-finals thrice. With England coming up next, this game will be pivotal for the Danish side.

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Slovenia vs Denmark Team News

Slovenia Squad
Slovenia Squad (Getty Images)

Slovenia national football team news

Atletico Madrid midfielder Jan Oblak will be leading his squad in Germany this summer. But manager Matjaž Kek is stressing over the fitness of defenders Peta Stojanovic and Miha Blazic and midfielders Benjamin Verbic and Sandi Lovric.

Denmark national football team news

Denmark, on the other hand, is presently led by veteran defender Simon Kjær, who has officially announced his departure from AC Milan back in May. Man United midfielder Christian Eriksen who sustained a heart attack in his last European Championships has made a fairytale return to the Denmark squad.

Denmark Squad (Getty Images)

Predicted Lineups

Slovenia national football team Predicted lineup:

Oblak; Karnicnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janza; Horvat, Elsnik, Gnezda Cerin, Mlakar; Sporar, Sesko

Denmark national football team Predicted lineup:

Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Hojlund, Wind

Head-to-Head

The two sides have faced off six times in the past, with the Denmark national football team comfortably securing five wins. The other game ended in a draw between both sides.

Last five results:

Denmark 2-1 Slovenia – UEFA European Championship – November 17, 2023
Slovenia 1-1 Denmark – UEFA European Championship – June 19, 2023
Slovenia 1-2 Denmark – International Friendly – February 6, 2008
Denmark 3-0 Slovenia – International Friendly – April 25, 2001
Denmark 4-0 Slovenia – FIFA World Cup – April 30, 1997

Slovenia vs Denmark Prediction

Slovenia national football team is hoping to make a deep run into their first-ever European Championships since 200, as they have produced strong displays in their last two pre-tournament friendlies. They will enter this game on the back of a 1-1 draw with Bulgaria and will look to get on the front foot on Sunday afternoon.

Denmark national football team, meanwhile, topped their group in the European qualification last year. There were not much separating between both sides in the qualification despite Denmark taking the spot. This will be their tenth appearance in the Euro Championships and are the favorites ahead of the game.

Predicted Score: Slovenia 0-1 Denmark 

Key Players to Watch out for

Benjamin Sesko

Benjamin Sesko
Benjamin Sesko (Getty Images)

The Slovenian striker had a breakout campaign with RB Leipzig last year where he scored 18 goals for the German side across all competitions in 2023-24. He has earned 29 caps for his national side while registering 11 goals in the process. Many Premier League clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United were vying for Sesko’s signature this summer but the 21-year-old signed a new contract at Leipzig ending their chances of signing the talented forward.

Chrisitan Eriksen

Chrisitan Eriksen
Chrisitan Eriksen in action (Getty Images)

The legendary Danish midfielder has made his fairytale return to the European Championships three years after suffering a heart attack back in 2021. He was later fitted with a pacemaker to further continue his footballing career. Eriksen managed to play only 28 games for Manchester United last season. He is one of the most crucial members of the current Danish setup as the squad aims for success in Euro 2024.

Where to Watch Slovenia vs Denmark Live?

QWhere to watch Slovenia vs Denmark live in India?

The Slovenia vs Denmark game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.

Q. Where to watch Slovenia vs Denmark live game in UK?

The game between Slovenia and Denmark will be live on Channel 4 in UK.

Q. Where to watch Slovenia vs Denmark in USA?

The match between Slovenia and Denmark will be available on FOX Sports.

Q. Where to watch Slovenia vs Denmark game in Slovenia?

The Slovenia vs Denmark will be live on Sportklub Slovenia for Slovenia fans.

Q. Where to watch Slovenia vs Denmark live in Denmark?

The Slovenia vs Denmark game will be available on TV2 Denmark for Denmark fans.

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