Slovenia qualified for the Euro finals for the first time since 2000. Opponents Denmark surprisingly won the tournament in 1992 and were semi-finalists at Euro 2020. The match takes place at the MHPArena on June 16. Both nations will look for three points after being drawn in a tough group alongside England and Serbia.
Slovenia vs Denmark: Initial Situation
Slovenia vs. Denmark is the opening Group C match at Euro 2024, ahead of the clash between Serbia and England later that day. Knowing that only the first two teams in the standings will automatically qualify for the Round of 16, the emphasis is on the Danes to go all-out for victory against Slovenia. The duo were in the same Euro 2024 qualifying group. They even finished on the same number of points!
Slovenia Stats & Form
Slovenia impressed in qualifying for Euro 2024. 7 wins and 1 draw from 10 matches mean that Slovenia will play in the finals for the first time since 2000. Their only defeat came in Denmark in November 2023. RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko finished the campaign with 5 goals. This tally was only beaten by Denmark and Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund.
Matjaž Kek’s side also beat Portugal in a friendly match in March. This was followed by a 2-2 draw with Malta. Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak captains the team. Oblak and Sesko aside, there are few standout players for Slovenia.
Denmark Stats & Form
Denmark’s only defeat during Euro 2024 qualifying came away at Northern Ireland. They scored 19 goals and conceded 10 from their ten matches. They topped the group as a result, ahead of Slovenia on goal difference. After failing to make it out of their group at the 2022 World Cup, Kasper Hjulmand’s side will hope for a better showing in Germany.
Christian Eriksen, Hojlund, Joachim Anderson and Mikkel Damsgaard are the players to look out for. Denmark recorded a goalless draw with Switzerland and a 2-0 win over the Farao Islands during the international break in March.
Slovenia vs Denmark: Head to Head
As we have mentioned, Slovenia and Denmark were drawn in the same Euro 2024 qualifying group. A 1-1 draw in Ljubljana was followed by a 2-1 Danish win in Copenhagen. This was their first match since 2008. Denmark has won 5 of the 6 meetings between the two nations. With both of the matches in 2023 being close, it is perhaps not so important to look at the head-to-head record between the two teams.
Slovenia vs Denmark Odds
Denmark is the favourite to win this Group D clash, based on their performances at major tournaments, experience within their squad, and recent win over Slovenia. You can bet on them at odds of 7/10. A draw is an attractive option, especially at odds of 12/5. Punters predicting a Slovenian win can utilise 7/2 odds from multiple bookies.
Betting tip and prediction: Slovenia vs Denmark (16/06/2024)
Our betting tip for this Group D clash is to back Denmark to keep a clean sheet. Available at 5/4 from Bet365, this market stands out due to Denmark’s quality in their back line. Anderson, Victor Nilsson, Joakim Mæhle and Victor Kristiansen are the likely back four in the starting XI. This will be difficult for Slovenia to penetrate.