Match previews

SWEDEN and Slovakia will lock horns for the first time in a major tournament this afternoon.Slovakia will be aiming to build on their impressive win against Poland and know that three points will put them into the last 16 of Euro 2020, regardless of results elsewhere.
Robert Mak celebrates scoring the first in the shock win over PolandCredit: Reuters
Sweden boss Janne Andersson pays his respects to Spain’s Luis Enrique during their drawCredit: Rex
You can catch all the action from Group E live from the Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg at 2pm on BBC ONE.
What’s the form?
Largely tipped as group outsiders, Slovakia got off to the perfect start, beating neighbouring country Poland in a thrilling 2-1 encounter, fending off one Robert Lewandowski.
“We managed to neutralise Lewandowski and score at the same time.” Slovakia boss Stefan Tarkovic said.
“Lewandowski plays a decisive role in the last third of the field, it was important to keep him out of the box.”
Tarkovic’s side come into this game on a six-game unbeaten run – although Slovakia have never beaten Sweden.
This will be the first time these two sides meet at a major tournament and Sweden, who qualified for Euro 2021 with relative ease, have been in exceptional form since, winning six of their last eight games.
They also managed to scrape a 0-0 draw with Spain last time out, although Sweden have lost their second group stage match at each of their last four major tournaments – so they will want to rectify that stat.

Who’s in and who’s out?
Sweden will come into this with a huge double injury boost, through the return of Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg – who have successfully recovered from Covid-19.
Although the Swedes had their chances against Spain, these two will provide a much needed boost to their attacking line.
“If you come and play Spain in 32-degree heat and think you’re going to outplay them, you’re totally naive,” Sweden boss Janne Andersson said
“I’m not at all ashamed of this point. If we want to take points from these types of teams, we have to play this way.”
There is a slight concern for Mikael Lustig though, who walked off in their opening game after a suspected groin injury.
Slovakia have no major injury problems, so you can expect Stefan Tarkovic to employ a similar – maybe even the same – line-up as against Poland, with Marek Hamsik and Ondrej Duda leading the line.

Who to watch out for…
Alexander Isak will be one to watch and is the sting in Sweden’s tail.
The 21-year-old was named as Young Player Of The Year over in LaLiga after impressing in the colours of Real Sociedad.
The Swedish striker enjoyed a prolific season over in Spain, netting 17 times and playing a huge hand in Sociedad’s fifth place finish.

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Fancy a punt?
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Match odds

Sweden to win 3/4
The draw 23/10
Slovakia to win 15/4

Euro 2020 outright odds

Sweden 75/1
Slovakia 275/1

*All odds from Paddy Power and correct at time of publication.
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UKRAINE and North Macedonia go head to head in their second Euro 2020 games with both sides desperate to get some points on the board. Ukraine were involved in the most thrilling match of the tournament so far, losing narrowly in a 3-2 defeat to Holland.
Ukraine were involved in a thriller against Holland but were on the losing sideCredit: AFP
North Macedonia lost their Euros opener to Austria 3-1Credit: Getty – Pool
And after a superb effort in the Nations League, Igor Angelovski will believe his North Macedonia side will have what it takes to reach the last-16 despite losing to Austria . You can catch all the action at 2pm on ITV1.
What’s the form?
North Macedonia are the lowest-ranked team at Euro 2020 and despite losing 3-1 in their opening fixture, Angelovski’s side impressed.
They also got the better of 2014 World Cup champions Germany in March (2-1) and have quite the habit of not losing, with just three defeats in their last 15 fixtures.
Ukraine on the other hand would have left the field very dejected after their opening defeat, although after giving Holland a scare in Amsterdam, Andriy Shevchenko’s side can go into this one feeling optimistic.
Before this Ukraine came in with absolutely nothing to lose and on a six-game unbeaten streak, winning two and drawing four including a 1-1 affair with France.

Many of the lads were empty vessels after the match with the Netherlands, we will see how many of them will be able to recuperate sufficiently for the game against North Macedonia.Andriy ShevchenkoReuters

Who’s in and who’s out?
Ukraine’s Andriy Yarmolenko, who scored a stunner against Holland, will be assessed after suffering a knock but is expected to be fit.
Oleksandr Zubkov also suffered from a reported calf injury and had to be taken off meaning it is unlikely he will feature.
North Macedonia would have been slightly worried when goalkeeper Stole Dimitievski kneeled and waved to the physios, but after being assessed he was able to play on.
Napoli’s Elif Elmas and Leeds’ Ezgjan Alioski are both expected to feature meaning North Macedonia are likely to line up in a similar fashion against Ukraine as they did against Austria.

“Playing our first-ever European Championship game was a massive experience. We face a difficult next match against Ukraine and we have to go all out for a win because we have nothing to lose.”Igor AngeloskiTalkSPORT

Watch out for…
Granted he’s fit, Andriy Yarmolenko.
The West-Ham man bagged a wonder goal which will undoubtedly go down as one of the goals of the tournament.
The 31-year-old cut on to his trusted left peg and unleashed an unstoppable shot past the hapless Maarten Stekelenburg in goal.
Expect him to have North Macedonia’s defence dancing on ice.

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Match odds
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Match odds

Ukraine to win 4/7
To draw 13/5
North Macedonia to win 5/1

Euro 2020 outright odds

Ukraine 75/1
North Macedonia 500/1

*All odds correct at time of publication. More

HOLLAND will be eager to build momentum following their 3-2 win over Ukraine when they lock horns with Austria. Both sides won their opening Euro 2020 group C fixtures, with Austria coming out 3-1 winners against North Macedonia.
The Dutch side celebrate Denzel Dumfries’ late winner against UkraineCredit: Getty
Arnautovic scored against North Macedonia but is banned for this game over his celebrationCredit: EPA
Austria’s last victory against Holland came in 1990, but you see if they can re-set the history books at 8pm on BBC ONE tonight.
What’s the form?
Holland were gung-ho in their approach in front of home fans last time out and it will be interesting to see if they adopt a different tactic on home soil this time.
Ukraine’s near-comeback wasn’t an isolated incident – being the seventh game in ten that Frank de Boer’s side had conceded – so they are vulnerable at the back.
But, in that time, the Dutch have also scored in every game, showcasing their attacking ability in all areas.
For Austria, as late as they left it against North Macedonia, they did show they can create chances – and a win would have done them the world of good.
Their form of late hasn’t been poor, but it’s also not been the best, having won five from their last ten fixtures.
There remains plenty of room for improvement, with Franco Foda’s side keeping just four clean sheets in their last 15 internationals.

“I saw a Dutch team that played very balanced and dominant, we can be proud. We analyse such games almost to the death. We want to do everything we can to ensure that something like this [comeback] doesn’t happen again.”Frank De Boer Uefa.com
Who’s in and who’s out?
Holland have been handed a huge injury boost with the return of Juventus ace Matthijs de Ligt – who will most likely provide much steadiness and security at the back.
Wout Weghorst and Memphis Depay are both expected to lead the line but it will be interesting to see if Frank De Boer keeps a back five.
Austria are also without any injury or suspension concerns and will be looking up to key man David Alaba to make the difference.
Super Sub Marko Arnautović is banned for this game after his celebration against North Macedonia.

Who’s to watch…
Georginio Wijnaldum is a game changer and has proven so many times to be the difference in the biggest games.
He is the centre of all link-up play and his defensive abilities are often overlooked.
Such performances have also earned him a summer transfer to Paris St. Germain.

If the game’s rubbish…
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The pair have been together since day one as Kiemeney, a former hockey player for Dutch side HC Den Bosch, first met Frenkie in high school.

As supportive as anyone can be, she watched him progress through the youth ranks before joining Ajax for just €1 in 2015.
Fast forward five years, and De Jong full-fills his dream, signing for Barcelona in a record £65million deal.
Match odds
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Match Odds

Holland to win 8/15
The draw 3/1
Austria to win 5/1

To win outright

Holland 12/1
Austria 75/1

*All odds correct at time of publication.
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