Slovakia vs Iceland Prediction 16.11.2023

• Competition: European Qualifiers &— Group J
• Date: Thursday, 16th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Tehelne pole (Bratislava)

Slovakia is just one point away from securing a spot in EURO 2024 in Germany. Their next opportunity to earn this point comes this Thursday, when they host Iceland at Tehelne Pole in Bratislava for the second last qualification round.

Slovakia is on the cusp of qualifying for the European Championship, with a crucial match ahead that could see them finish second in the group and secure a highly sought-after place in the finals in Germany. With 16 points to their name, Slovakia is returning home after two consecutive away games. Their latest victory was against Luxembourg on their home turf, where David Duris scored the only goal, leading Slovakia to victory.

Iceland’s hopes of qualifying are hanging by a thread, they need to win to keep their chances alive. They can’t afford any mistakes, as a tie or loss would knock them out of contention. Presently, they’re in a shaky position, holding the fourth spot with 10 points. Their last match saw them easily defeating Liechtenstein 4-0 with no significant obstacles. Gylfi Sigurdsson starred with two goals, while both Alfred Finnbogason and Hakon Arnar Haraldsson also scored.

Slovakia vs Iceland Betting Tips: Slovakia to Win

The encounter between Slovakia and Iceland signifies a critical match with irreversible outcomes, particularly for the visiting team. If Iceland doesn’t secure a victory, it would lead to their elimination, ensuring a compelling and electrifying game that could highly engage spectators. Francesco Calzone’s team typically excels in set-piece scenarios, taking full advantage of their attackers’ and defenders’ height. Their signature style of dominating possession is anticipated to be a key factor in setting the match’s pace for the ensuing 90 minutes.

Conversely, the squad under the leadership of Norwegian strategist Age Hareide has shown defensive weaknesses due to individual mistakes, underlining the crucial requirement for continuous focus. The key challenge is to maintain this concentration, with a necessity for defensive advancement in the later stages if the game remains evenly poised till the end. Given Iceland’s disappointing away performance in this qualifying campaign, with substantial 0-3 and 1-3 losses to Bosnia and Luxembourg respectively—two teams over which Slovakia has shown considerable dominance—we are confident that the Falcons will clinch all three points, securing their third consecutive presence in the EURO finals.