SLOVENIA kick off their Euro 2024 campaign with a tough match against Denmark on Sunday.
The two sides are set to meet at MHPArena in Stuttgart to begin proceedings in Group C.
Slovenia will be looking to get past the group stages for the first time ever, but they face a difficult task against the likes of Denmark, England and Serbia.
Meanwhile, Denmark have been tipped by many to be the dark horse of the tournament.
The Red and Whites made it to the semi-finals of Euro 2020 but lost 2-1 to England at Wembley.
Many fans fell in love with Kasper Hjulmand’s side after they produced one of the tournament’s most incredible tales, overcoming Cristian Eriksen’s devastating cardiac arrest to reach the final four.
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They have now been tipped to go the distance in Germany, with the likes of Rasmus Hojlund and Andreas Christensen set to play key roles.
However, it will not be an easy task.
Path to the Euros
Denmark booked a place in the tournament after topping Group H in qualifying.
The Red and Whites took 22 points from 10 games along the way.
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Slovenia secured the second automatic promotion spot in Group H after finishing with the same amount of points.
Both teams managed seven wins, a draw and two defeats from 10 games.
Team News
Josip Ilicic has returned to the Slovenia squad for the first time in two-and-a-half years.
The striker, who has 81 caps for the national side, hadn’t received a call-up since November 2021 due to mental health issues.
As for Denmark, Andreas Christensen and Alexander Bah have both overcome injury setbacks to be ready for the opening match.
Ones to watch
Benjamin Sesko has enjoyed an impressive debut season with RB Leipzig since joining from RB Salzburg last summer, scoring 18 goals in 42 appearances.
His form has even attracted interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
Rasmus Hojlund scored seven goals in Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
The striker has also impressed for Manchester United since joining from Atalanta last summer.
Hojlund can cause problems for defenders with his tireless work ethic and clinical finishing.
Head-to-Head
These two sides have met six times in the past, with Slovenia yet to beat the Red and Whites.
Denmark have won on five occasions, with one fixture ending in a draw.
SunSport prediction
Slovenia are yet to beat Denmark, but given the outcome of the qualifying group this could be a very close game.
Denmark arguably have a slightly stronger overall squad than their opponents, which could give them an edge.
Prediction: Slovenia 1-2 Denmark
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When is Slovenia vs Denmark?
- Slovenia’s clash with Denmark takes place on Saturday, June 16.
- The game will kick off at 5pm BST.
- The Mercedes-Benz Arena in Stuttgart will play host to the Group C clash.
What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Denmark’s Group C clash against Slovenia will be shown live on ITV 1 and ITV 1 HD in the UK.
- You can live stream the action from the ITV X app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
- Yes! The game is available to watch for FREE on ITV 1 or on the streaming app, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
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Odds
- Slovenia – 4/1
- Draw – 27/10
- Denmark – 8/11
*Odds courtesy of William Hill and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
