Belgium vs Slovakia Odds and Betting Tips Euro 2024
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Group E at Euro 2025 gets underway on Monday 17th June with Belgium taking on Slovakia at 5pm (BST). For television viewers in the United Kingdom the match can be seen live on ITV. The game will be played in the Frankfurt Arena and below you can find our preview and prediction as the two teams kick off their group stage campaign.
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Belgium vs Slovakia Match Preview
Belgium and Slovakia have only faced off three times in their history. All three of those encounters have been friendly internationals, with the first of those being 22 years ago in a 1-1 stalemate in Brussels. It would be another four years before their next meeting, however the scoreline was repeated with another draw after a goal for each side. The most recent game between Belgium and Slovakia was in 2013. An Eden Hazard penalty opened the scoring, before a 91st minute Dries Mertens winner gave his side a late win after Richard Lasik had opened the scoring.
In February 2023 Domenico Tedesco replaced Roberto Martinez as Belgium manager. The new boss is yet to lose a match since his appointment and he saw his side top their qualifying group, taking 20 points from a possible 24. We may have seen the best of Belgium’s golden generation but Kevin De Bruyne remains a world class asset who captains both his national and club side.
One of the best providers of goals in the history of the game, De Bruyne can put a ball on a six-pence and after representing Belgium at five major tournaments, his experience will be vital if his side are to go deep into the competition.
Slovakia will have been delighted with their qualifying campaign which saw them finish second and accrue 22 points (W7 D1 L2). They did, however, lose twice to Portugal which is worrying when they have been handed a tough group at the tournament which includes Belgium, Ukraine and Romania.
With Ondrej Duda in midfield and their captain Juraj Kucka, Slovakia do have some incredibly talented players, but they will be without their strongest player over the last decade, Marek Hamsik who retired back in 2023. If they are to advance from this tricky looking group, Slovakia will have to defy the odds and cause a couple of shocks.
The Best Betting Markets for Belgium vs Slovakia
Slovakia performed well throughout qualifying for the European Championships but they may well come unstuck against the calibre of this Belgium side who are the short-priced favourites to top the group.
The Red Devils have not tasted defeat across all formats since 2022 and at 1/2 in the match result market they look a very backable price.
However, many punters will be looking for something at slightly longer odds, and we therefore think the match handicap is worth considering. Belgium -1, meaning they need to win the game by two or more goals for this bet to click, is available at 11/8. For those who believe in a really convincing win for Belgium, we'd recommend the -2 handicap at 7/2, meaning they need to win the game by three or more goals.
Belgium vs Slovakia Head-to-Head Statistics
Belgium and Slovakia have faced each other only three times in their history, all in friendly matches. Their first encounter, 22 years ago in Brussels, ended in a 1-1 draw. Four years later, they met again, with the match once more concluding in a 1-1 stalemate. The most recent game between the two teams was in 2013. Eden Hazard scored the opening goal with a penalty, and although Richard Lasik equalised, Dries Mertens secured a late victory for Belgium with a 91st-minute goal.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 17 April 2002 | Belgium 1-1 Slovakia | International Friendly |
| 20 May 2006 | Slovakia 1-1 Belgium | International Friendly |
| 06 February 2013 | Belgium 2-1 Slovakia | International Friendly |
Pros and Cons of backing Belgium to Win
Positives
- Belgium were undefeated in qualifying
- Belgium have not been beaten since 2022
Negatives
- Tournament football brings added pressure
- Not the biggest price at 1/2 in the standard match result market
Pros and Cons of backing Slovakia to Win
Positives
- Big price to win
- They put in a very respectable qualifying campaign
Negatives
- Never beaten Belgium
- Lost their talisman Marek Hamsik to retirement last year
Frequently Asked Questions for Belgium vs Slovakia
When is Belgium vs Slovakia
Belgium and Slovakia will face off on Monday 17th June 2024 at 5pm (BST)
How to watch Belgium vs Slovakia
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on ITV.
What are Belgium's odds to win Euro 2024
The Red Devils can be backed at 16/1 to go all the way and be crowned Champions of Euro 2024
What are Slovakia's odds to win Euro 2024
Slovakia are the joint-biggest price of any team to win the European Championships in Germany priced at 500/1.
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