Belgium and Slovakia will face off on Monday, June 10, 2024, in their opening match of Group F of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Belgium, the world's second-ranked team, is a heavy favorite against Slovakia, who is ranked 38th in the FIFA World Rankings.
Belgium and Slovakia will meet in their opening match of Euro 2024 on Monday, June 10, at the Gazprom Arena in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Belgium is the heavy favorite in the match, as they are ranked second in the world by FIFA, while Slovakia is ranked 38th.
Belgium Favored to Beat Slovakia in Euro 2024 Group Stage Clash
Belgium has a wealth of talent, led by Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, and Thibaut Courtois. They are a well-rounded team with a good mix of experience and youth. Slovakia, on the other hand, is a more modest team, but they have some dangerous players, such as Marek Hamsik, Ondrej Duda, and Juraj Kucka.
Belgium will be looking to start the tournament with a win and set the tone for the rest of the group stage. Slovakia, on the other hand, will be looking to pull off an upset and get their Euro 2024 campaign off to a good start.
Belgium and Slovakia have met nine times in the past, with Belgium winning six times, Slovakia winning once, and two matches ending in a draw. The most recent meeting between the two teams was in a friendly match in 2018, which Belgium won 4-0.
**Belgium:** Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Jason Denayer; Thomas Meunier, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Nacer Chadli; Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard
**Slovakia:** Martin Dubravka; Peter Pekarik, Martin Skrtel, Milan Skriniar, Tomas Hubocan; Juraj Kucka, Ondrej Duda, Marek Hamsik; Albert Rusnak, Robert Mak, Vladimir Weiss
Belgium is the clear favorite in this match, and they should be able to win comfortably. They have a more talented team, and they are in better form. Slovakia will be a tough opponent, but they will likely be outmatched by Belgium's quality.
* Belgium to win: -200
* Over 2.5 goals: +100
* Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime: +150
