05/06/2024, friendly match
Detailed Analysis
The friendly match between Slovakia and San Marino has a special significance, as both teams come into the match with different goals and motivations. Slovakia are playing as part of their preparations for Euro 2024, while San Marino are aiming to be as competitive as possible and gain valuable experience.
Statistical Data and Analysis
Statistics of Slovakia:
- Slovakia have had a successful Euro 2024 qualification campaign so far, winning 7 of their 10 matches, drawing 1 and losing 2, both against Portugal.
- Slovakia’s recent matches have ended in mixed results: defeat against Austria (0-2) and a draw against Norway (1-1).
- Among the players, Dávid Hancko and Ondrej Duda are the most prominent in attack, the former with 2 goals and 3 assists in 11 games, the latter with 3 goals and 2 assists in 10 games.
- The defence is also solid: goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka has 7 goals in 10 games and has gone 5 games without a goal.
San Marino Statistics:
- San Marino are bottom of the FIFA rankings and have failed to score in their qualifying campaign so far.
- However, they have recently shown some improvement in their attacking play, scoring in their last three qualifying matches.
- Filippo Berardi is the only one who has scored recently and he plays a key role in their attack.
- The defence is vulnerable, with goalkeeper Elia Benedettini conceding 29 goals in 9 games.
Experts’ Analysis
According to the experts’ analysis, Slovakia will dominate the match, even if the additional players are given a chance. Slovakia’s goal is to prepare for Euro 2024, while San Marino’s aim is to gain experience and to make a respectable place.
Slovakia’s expected starting team:
- Goalkeeper: Marek Rodák
- Defenders: Michal Tomic, Norbert Gyömbér, Adam Obert, Vernon De Marco
- Midfielders: Matus Bero, Patrik Hrošovský, László Bénes
- Forwards: Dávid Ďuriš, Lukáš Haraslín, Róbert Boženík
San Marino’s expected starting XI:
- Captain: Edoardo Colombo
- Defenders: Alessandro D’Addario, Michele Cevoli, Filippo Fabbri, Dante Rossi, Alessandro Tosi
- Midfielders: Filippo Berardi, Lorenzo Capicchioni, Alessandro Golinucci, Andrea Contadini
- Striker: Nicola Nanni
Player Motivation and Special Considerations
- Slovakia: their main motivation is to prepare for Euro 2024. In this match, they can test their younger and additional players to find the ideal starting eleven for the tournament.
- San Marino: Their aim is to do well and gain as much experience as possible. Although they are underdogs, they will be looking to stay in the competition for as long as possible.
My betting tips
- Slovakia win (low risk):
- Based on the statistics and the differences between the teams, it is clear that Slovakia is the more favoured team. Slovakia’s previous results and past meetings against San Marino confirm this prediction.
- Slovakia score a goal in the first half (medium risk):
- Slovakia have a strong attacking line-up and are expected to dominate the match. We expect a fast start from them, especially considering San Marino’s weak defence.
- Slovakia wins without scoring (low risk):
- Although San Marino showed an improving attacking game, Slovakia’s defence was strong enough to prevent them from scoring. Martin Dúbravka and Marek Rodák are both reliable goalkeepers, so they are unlikely to score.
Summary
In a friendly match between Slovakia and San Marino, Slovakia are the clear favourites according to statistics and human analysis. The Slovakian team has shown a stronger offensive and defensive game in recent times, while San Marino is aiming for a respectable position and improvement. The betting tips above are low-risk, considering the current form and statistics of both teams.