📢 Can England U21s live up to their favorite status in the second round of the European U21 Championship against Slovenia? The English side are in impressive form, having secured eight wins in their last ten official matches. Their attacking prowess is complemented by a solid defense that seldom concedes. Meanwhile, Slovenia sit in third place after the first round and are eager to climb the standings. Despite some defensive challenges, the Slovenians are capable of putting up a fight with their disciplined play and resilience.

Head-to-Head

📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:

• goals: 5 against 6;
• average total in the 1st half – 1.33, in the 2nd half – 2.33;
• average total goals in the match – 3.67.

England U21 Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, featuring Czech Republic U21 as the designated home side and England U21 as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-3 scoreline.

Here's the match statistics (England U21 vs Czech Republic U21):

• possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
• corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
• fouls: 10 vs 11;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
• shots on target: 6 vs 7.

⚪ England's Under-21 team, led by Lee Carsley, are a true winning machine. The squad have clinched victory in eight of their last ten official matches, showcasing impressive prowess in both attack and defense. They average 4.1 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.7. In their last encounter with this opponent, England fell short with a 2-1 defeat, which only adds an extra layer of motivation heading into the upcoming clash. They favor an aggressive style of play, focusing on ball control and quick wing play.

✅ In their opening match, England defeated the Czech Republic 3-1. Despite the convincing scoreline, defensive concerns were evident. The Czechs frequently created dangerous opportunities through counterattacks and could have easily scored more than one goal. For this reason, even with three goals scored, the standout player of the match is arguably goalkeeper James Beadle. Having spent last season with Sheffield Wednesday, he made six saves from seven shots on target, crucially keeping his team in the game at key moments.

Slovenia U21 Team Overview

The visitors last played an official match on in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, with Germany U21 as the nominal hosts and Slovenia U21 as the nominal guests. The match concluded with a 3-0 scoreline.

Here are the match statistics (Slovenia U21 vs Germany U21):

• possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
• corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
• fouls: 14 vs 20;
• yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
• shots on target: 3 vs 8.

🔵 Slovenia's Under-21 team is navigating a challenging period. However, they consistently display fighting spirit and a readiness to battle until the final whistle in every match. Over their last ten official games, the team has secured six victories, averaging 1.5 goals per game while conceding about one goal per match. Their playstyle relies on solid defense and counterattacks, which can pose problems even for stronger opponents.

✅ In their opening match, Slovenia were unable to mount a challenge and fell to Germany with a heavy 0-3 defeat. Despite having more possession, the Slovenian side struggled as the German players, seasoned by their Bundesliga experience, easily broke through their defense. Following such a disappointing performance, defensive changes are likely. The team appeared lackluster across the board, making it difficult to single out any standout performances.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 3;
• First-half wins at home for hosts – 0; for visitors away – 1; number of draws – 0;
• Average first-half total: 1.33;
• Today's home team scores on average 1, while the visitors net 0.33.

First-Half Stats: England U21 (home) vs Slovenia U21 (away)

• matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
• wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
• draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• Average goals scored: 0 vs 2;
• Average goals conceded: 0 vs 2.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• wins: 7 vs 5;
• losses: 1 vs 2;
• draws: 2 vs 3;
• Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored – 1.3, conceded – 0.3) vs 1 (scored – 0.7, conceded – 0.3).

• England U21 have won the 1st half in last 6 games (European Under-21 Championship).

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 3;
• home team wins – 0, away team wins – 1, draws – 2.

Statistics: England U21 vs Slovenia U21

• matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
• wins: 1 vs 0;
• win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
• losses: 0 vs 1;
• draws: 0 vs 0.

Last 10 matches:

• wins: 8 vs 6;
• losses: 1 vs 2;
• draws: 1 vs 2.

• Slovenia U21 won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games.

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• the home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 2;
• average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.67;
• both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.

• England U21 have scored under 3.5 goals in last 13 games (European Under-21 Championship).

Prediction on corners

H2H

• average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.67 (5 - for home team and 4.67 - for away team);
• average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 7 (6 - for home team and 1 - for away team).

England U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 0;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.4; at home field - 7.8.

Slovenia U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3, away - 3;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.33.

Prediction on cards

England U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home - 0;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.1; at home - 0.

Slovenia U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 5;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.7; away - 1.17.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 3;
• both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
• on the home team’s field - 1 times.

Statistics: England U21 vs Slovenia U21

• number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
• number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
• number of BTTS matches for England U21 at home – 0 (0%);
• number of BTTS matches for Slovenia U21 away – 0 (0%).

Last 10 matches:

• number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
• BTTS matches for England U21 at home – 2 (40%);
• BTTS matches for Slovenia U21 away – 4 (67%).