Luxembourg vs Slovakia Prediction 16.10.2023

• Competition: European Qualifiers &— Group J
• Date: Monday, 16th, October 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC +1 / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Stade de Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

As Portugal has already guaranteed their spot in the 2024 European Championship in Germany, all attention will now be on the match between Luxembourg and Slovakia. These two teams will compete for the last available ticket in Group J at Stade de Luxembourg.

Luxembourg finds itself in a do-or-die situation. Over the past few years, their national team has made impressive progress and is now on the verge of achieving an unprecedented feat &— reaching the final of their inaugural major tournament. Currently positioned third in Group J of the qualifiers, the Red Lions are only two points behind Slovakia, who currently holds second place. However, with a victory in their upcoming match, Luc Holtz’s team has the potential to turn the tables and inch closer to a remarkable accomplishment.

Slovakia is vying for their third consecutive appearance at the European Championship and the outcome of Monday’s match will decide if they make it to the final tournament in Germany next year. Although they had a solid three-point lead over Luxembourg before the October qualifying cycle, their advantage narrowed to just one point after a 2-3 loss to Portugal on Friday. Nevertheless, their courageous display in Portugal may provide them with an added boost as they face the Red Lions in a crucial clash.

Luxembourg vs Slovakia Betting Tips: BTTS

Despite their recent struggles, with a heavy 0-9 defeat to Portugal and a 1-1 draw against Iceland in their first October qualifying matches, both played away from home, the Red Lions will gain a boost from playing on their home turf. Their consecutive victories over Liechtenstein (2-0) and Iceland (3-1) have added to their confidence. While they may not be content with their recent results, their motivation is at its peak as they prepare for the most significant match of this qualifying campaign. This match will determine whether their journey becomes a fairytale or remains a dream. Though it won’t be an easy task, Luc Holtz’s team doesn’t view securing three points as an impossible mission. The Falcons, their opponents, have shown vulnerability in their defense, conceding two or more goals in three of their last five away matches.

The previous match between Slovakia and Luxembourg earlier this year was uneventful, ending in a 0-0 draw. However, both teams are now under pressure to secure three important points, so they are expected to adopt an attacking approach right from the start. This could result in an exciting game with plenty of goals. It is worth noting that Luxembourg has been more successful in scoring goals at home, with five out of their eight goals in this qualifying cycle being scored on their own turf. They will be looking to break through Slovakia’s defense, which has conceded four out of its five goals away from home. Additionally, it is worth mentioning that Luxembourg has had no trouble finding the back of the net in their recent away matches, scoring in eight out of their last nine games on the road.

Taking all these factors into account and considering the fact that both sides will be chasing victory, we can expect a highly intriguing clash where the nets won’t stay still.