Frank Christian
In what promises to be an intense showdown, Slovakia and Romania face off in Frankfurt as part of the highly competitive Group E at Euro 2024. This is the first time in the history of the European Championship that all four teams enter the final matchday tied on three points, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter on Wednesday.
Romania started their campaign with a convincing win against Ukraine, only to be defeated by Belgium in the subsequent match. Meanwhile, Slovakia surprised everyone by beating Belgium initially but succumbed to a late comeback by Ukraine.
With both teams closely ranked in the FIFA rankings, the outcome of this match is uncertain, and chaos is expected throughout the 90 minutes.
Prediction and Odds
- Moneyline lean: Slovakia (+200)
- Score prediction: Slovakia 2-0 Romania
Both teams have had contrasting results so far, making it challenging to determine the favorite. Slovakia appears more solid compared to Romania overall, with their performances in Euro 2024 showcasing greater consistency.
Despite benefiting from opponent errors in previous matches, Slovakia’s display in the tournament has been more reliable than that of Romania.
| BetMGM (USA) | |
| Slovakia win | +200 |
| Draw | +110 |
| Romania win | +270 |
| Both teams to score | Y: +105 N: -145 |
| Over/Under 1.5 goals | O: -165 U: +120 |
| Slovakia -0.5 goals | +180 |
| Romania +0.5 goals | -275 |
Match Facts
- Date: Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 6 p.m. local (12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT)
- Location: MHPArena (Frankfurt, Germany)
- Referee: Daniel Siebert (GER)
- Last meeting: Romania 1-1 Slovakia (Aug. 14, 2013 | Friendly)
Best Bet
- Pick: Romania corner matchbet
- Odds: +110 (BetMGM)
Expecting a low-scoring game, focusing on corners could provide some betting value. While Slovakia has shown limited corner-taking ability, Romania has a history of excelling in this aspect, especially when playing for set-pieces.
Prop Bet
- Pick: Half with most goals — 2H
- Odds: +145 (FanDuel)
Considering recent trends of cautious football by lower-ranked teams, the second half is likely to see more action as both sides will be wary of committing early mistakes.
Live Stream and TV Info
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | FS1 | Fubo USA, Fox Sports GO, ViX |
| Canada | TSN2, TVA Sports 2 | TSN+, TVA+ |
| UK | BBC | BBC iPlayer |
Viewers in the United States can catch the game on FS1, with streaming options available on various platforms. Canadian viewers can tune in to TSN2 or TVA Sports 2, while UK viewers can watch the match on BBC and its streaming service, BBC iPlayer.
