All eyes will be on A. Le Coq Arena as Estonia and Slovakia square off against each other in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday, 5 September. View our free Estonia vs Slovakia predictions below.
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Estonia vs Slovakia predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- Slovakia opened the scoring in each of their last six matches.
- This is in contrast to Estonia, who conceded first in four of their last five matches.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Estonia's last six matches, and in each of Slovakia's last three games.
- Slovakia came out on top the last two times these teams clashed.
Correct score prediction: Estonia 1-3 Slovakia
Estonia have suffered 12 defeats in their last 16 matches, but have scored in five of their last six games. While we expect Slovakia to claim all the spoils, Estonia should be able to find the net.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slovakia are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- DRAW:29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY:4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
To be fair, Slovakia have not enjoyed their best form in recent months, as they are without a win in their last three matches. However, Estonia have fared a lot worse, losing 12 times in their last 16 games.
Keeping that in mind, Slovakia are the expected winners at 4/7 (1.57). Teams with these odds usually have a 63.6% probability of winning.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Estonia vs Slovakia predictions.
It is also worth mentioning that five of Estonia's last six games went above the 2.5-goal threshold. Given that this was also the case with four of Slovakia's last six matches, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in almost two decades
The last meeting between Estonia and Slovakia took place in October 2005. Both teams were paired in the same qualifying group for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and Slovakia emerged victorious in both of their encounters.
Estonia preview: Sights set on a third consecutive victory
Estonia reigned supreme in the Baltic Cup, defeating the Faroe Islands and Lithuania en route to the title. Before that, they had lost six consecutive matches, with no wins in 14 games. Jurgen Henn will hope to maintain his perfect record in charge of the Sinisargid as they kick off their Nations League campaign.
Predicted lineup: Vallner (GK), Schjonning-Larsen, Mets, Paskotsi, Peetson, Palumets, Shein, Kuraksin, Vetkal, Tamm & Saarma.
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
L
Sweden
3
Estonia
0
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
L
Slovakia
1
Estonia
0
International Match 11/06/24
W
Lithuania
1 (3)
Estonia
1 (4)
International Match 08/06/24
W
Faroe Islands
1
Estonia
4
International Match 04/06/24
L
Switzerland
4
Estonia
0
Slovakia preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Slovakia made it past the group stage of Euro 2024 but were knocked out in the Round of 16 by England. As it stands, they are without a win in their last three matches (D1, L2).
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK), Hancko, Skriniar, Vavro, Pekarik, Duda, Lobotka, Kucka, Haraslin, Strelec & Schranz.
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
W
Azerbaijan
0
Slovakia
2
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
W
Estonia
0
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 30/06/24
L
England
2
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 26/06/24
D
Romania
1
Slovakia
1
Euro 2024 21/06/24
L
Ukraine
2
Slovakia
1
Player to watch: Alex Matthias Tamm
Alex Matthias Tamm is currently enjoying the best season of his career. He has scored 21 times in 24 matches so far and is the top scorer in Estonia's Premium Liiga. Tamm has two goals in seven appearances for Estonia. He will fancy his chances against Slovakia on Thursday.
