Preview of Slovenia vs Denmark, Group C at EURO 2024:

Slovenia and Denmark clash in Group C of EURO 2024 with contrasting histories and recent form adding intrigue to their encounter.

Denmark, champions in 1992 and semifinalists in EURO 2020, aim to surpass their previous campaign where they were edged out by England in extra time. They topped their qualifying group, showcasing dominance over Slovenia in head-to-head matchups.

Slovenia, appearing in only their second EURO after a hiatus of 24 years, are determined not to be mere participants. Recent performances, including a notable draw against Denmark in qualifiers and a convincing win against Portugal, underline their growing confidence.

Historically, Denmark holds the upper hand with five wins and a draw in their six encounters against Slovenia. However, Slovenia’s resilience, evidenced by their recent draw, suggests they could challenge Denmark’s dominance.

Form-wise, Slovenia has shown resilience with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six outings. Denmark, on the other hand, boasts four wins, a draw, and a loss, indicating their strong momentum heading into the tournament.

Prediction:

Denmark enters as favorites with a 49% chance of victory according to pre-match simulations. Slovenia holds a 26.2% probability of upsetting their opponents and a 23.9% chance of forcing a draw.

Expected Lineups:

Slovenia: Oblak; Karničnik, Brekalo, Bijol, Janža; Stojanović, Elšnik, Gnezda Čerin, Mlakar; Šporar, Šeško.

Denmark: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Kristiansen, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Højbjerg, Bah; Højlund, Wind.

Predicted Score: Slovenia 1-2 Denmark