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Kick off: Saturday, 11 June @17:00 GMT
Venue: Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Bordeaux)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Slovakia vs Wales 2-5 (Euro 2008 qualifiers)
Wales vs Slovakia 1-5 (Euro 2008 qualifiers)
Wales vs Slovakia Team News
Coach Chris Coleman believes that trio Joe Allen, Joe Ledley and Hal Robson-Kanu should be fit to face Slovakia in the Euro 2021 opener. Ledley has recovered from broken leg. Wales key player Gareth Bale was rested in a 3-0 loss to Sweden and he should return to the starting line-up. The likes of Wes Burns, Paul Dummet and Emyr Hughes have been left out of the squad. The trio is on the standby list, alongside Chris Maxwell, the Preston goalkeeper. Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who was having his ups and downs in the 2015/2016 Premier League campaign, is likely to start.
Injured: None
Doubtful: Joe Ledley (61/4), Joe Allen (25/0), Hal Robson-Kanu (30/2)
Suspended: None
The likes of Lukas Tesak, Matus Bero, Erik Sabo and Adam Zrelak have been left out of the squad, but star players Marek Hamsik, Martin Skrtel and Juraj Kucka all made the final roster. Robert Vittek misses the Euro 2021 finals with injury. The likes of Tomas Hubocan and Norbert Gyomber are both rated doubtful. Michal Duris is likely to lead the line for Jan Kozak’s troops against Wales.
Injured: Robert Vittek (82/23)
Doubtful: Tomas Hubocan (44/0), Norbert Gyomber (13/0)
Suspended: None
Quick Facts
- 13 goals were scored in previous two meetings between Slovakia and Wales
- Wales will make their debut at the European Championship finals against Slovakia
- Gareth Bale has netted 19 goals in 55 appearances for Wales national team
- Slovakia are on an eight-game unbeaten run ahead of Saturday’s clash
- Marek Hamsik could earn his 88th cap for Slovakia against Wales
Wales vs Slovakia Prediction
Saturday’s match at Stade Matmut-Atlantique pits together Wales and Slovakia, the two teams that seem to be evenly matched at the moment. Wales superstar Gareth Bale is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back line and considering that the Slovaks impressed in the Euro 2021 qualifiers, there is every chance we will see a lively contest in Bordeaux. Taking everything into account, both teams to score bet should be considered.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score
Odds: 2.30 (13/10) @10Bet
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