Slovenia take on Bulgaria at the Stadion Stožice in Ljubljana in an international friendly match on Saturday, 8 June.
The Slovenians continue their preparations for this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament when they take on Bulgaria this weekend.
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Slovenia vs Bulgaria prediction: Hosts to secure a win
Key Stats
- Slovenia have won eight of their last ten matches.
- Bulgaria have won only one of their last 14 games in all competitions.
- Slovenia scored twice in four of their last five fixtures.
- Benjamin Sesko finished the club campaign with seven goals in as many games for RB Leipzig.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Slovenia odds-on favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 31/10 (4.10) – 24.4%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can read even more of our expert predictions for this week’s other matches on our dedicated expert football tips page.
Last five H2Hs: First meeting in six years
Slovenia and Bulgaria haven’t met since their last encounter back in 2018. The nations have met four times in total and Slovenia have yet to post a victory against the Bulgarians.
UEFA Nations League 19/11/18
Bulgaria
Slovenia
UEFA Nations League 06/09/18
Slovenia
Bulgaria
Slovenia preview: Hosts squad looks strong
Slovenia have the majority of their stars in tow as they lay their final foundations ahead of Euro 2024, though the 26-times capped Domen Črnigoj has been left out of the squad. Slovenia battled their way to a 2-1 win over Armenia in a friendly fixture on Tuesday evening.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Karnicik, Blazic, Bijol, Janza, Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Lovric, Sporar & Sesko
UEFA Nations League B 09/09/24
W
Kazakhstan
0
Slovenia
3
UEFA Nations League B 06/09/24
D
Austria
1
Slovenia
1
Euro 2024 01/07/24
L
Portugal
0 (3)
Slovenia
0 (0)
Euro 2024 25/06/24
D
England
0
Slovenia
0
Euro 2024 20/06/24
D
Serbia
1
Slovenia
1
Bulgaria preview: Visitors missing several regulars
Bulgaria will be without Valentin Antov, Anton Nedyalkov, Ilia Gruev, Todor Nedelev, Ivaylo Chochev and Spas Delev this weekend. Slavia Sofia defender Ertan Tombak is the only uncapped player in Head Coach Ilian Iliev's squad. Bulgaria drew 0-0 at Romania on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Dyulgerov (GK), Turitsov, Atanasov, A. Petkov, Petrov, M. Petkov, Krastev, Kostdinov, Despodov, Panayotov & Kolev
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
W
Northern Ireland
0
Bulgaria
1
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
D
Belarus
0
Bulgaria
0
International Match 08/06/24
D
Slovenia
1
Bulgaria
1
International Match 04/06/24
D
Romania
0
Bulgaria
0
International Match 25/03/24
D
Azerbaijan
1
Bulgaria
1
Player to watch – Benjamin Sesko
RB Leipzig starlet Benjamin Sesko is the poster boy for Slovenian football and the striker found the net in each of Die Roten Bullen’s last seven fixtures of the recent 2023/24 Bundesliga campaign. The 21-year-old has already notched 11 times for his country since his senior debut in 2021.
Sesko keen to impress suitors
Sesko has been tipped to enjoy an impactful tournament at Euro 2024 and the powerful centre-forward will be eager to showcase his skills on a big platform with several big hitters plotting moves to sign him.
According to the latest reports, Premier League trio, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all tabled offers for Sesko and the attacker must decide on his next destination before the start of the new club season in August.
