🔊 The opening match of the U21 European Championship in Group A, featuring Slovakia and Spain, promises to be an intriguing clash. This encounter kicks off the tournament as Slovakia hosts this year's championship. Both teams are known for their vibrant play: the Slovaks often find the net at home, while the Spaniards typically display high-scoring performances. However, the current form of both squads raises concerns, as neither has secured a win in their recent matches. What will this game hold for the teams?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 29 March 2022 and ended with a 2-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative look at the statistics from that encounter (Spain U21 were the home side):
- corner kicks: 11 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1.
📊 Analytical review of past official encounters between Slovakia U21 and Spain U21:
- 5 matches played;
- wins for the home side – 0, for the visitors – 5, draws – 0;
- goals scored (home/away) – 8 to 19;
- average total goals per match – 5.4.
Slovakia U21 Team Overview
The team's most recent match took place on in a friendly encounter (Slovakia U21 as hosts, France U21 as visitors). The match ended with a scoreline of 0-4.
Here are the game statistics (Slovakia U21 vs France U21):
- possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corners: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Slovakia's Under-21 team approaches the home European Championship in a shaky form, having failed to secure a win in their last five matches. Despite this, the Slovaks show decent scoring ability, averaging around two goals per game. However, their defense is concerning, conceding over one and a half goals per match. In their most recent head-to-head encounter on March 21, 2024, Slovakia defeated Spain in a friendly (2-0) and now aim to put up another strong fight on their home turf.
Spain U21 Team Overview
The visitors played their last match on in a friendly against Spain U21. The encounter ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Spain U21 vs Ukraine U21):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 6 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Spain's Under-21 team ranks among Europe's most formidable youth squads. With a rock-solid defense and a potent attack, they seldom lose and consistently score over two goals per game, leaving opponents with little chance to respond. However, heading into the upcoming tournament, "La Rojita" aren't in peak form: they haven't won any of their last three friendlies, recording one draw and two losses. Despite this, their head-to-head history against Slovakia is favorable for the Spaniards, as all official encounters between these sides have ended in victories for Spain.
Outcome Prediction
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters – 5;
- Home wins – 0, Away wins – 5, Draws – 0.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Home team average goals - 1.6, Away team - 3.8;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 5.4;
- Both teams scored: overall - 4 times; at the home team's ground - 2 times.
- Slovakia U21 score at home in 22 of their last 23 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters – 5;
- Both teams scored overall - 4 times;
- At the home team's ground - 2 times.
- Slovakia U21 have both scored and conceded in 5 consecutive head-to-head matches against this team.
Editorial Prediction
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