Slovakia vs Estonia Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | UEFA Nations League | November 19, 2024

Preview Slovakia vs Estonia

• Tournament: UEFA Nations League
• Date: Tuesday, November 19
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadium of Anton Malatinský, Slovakia

With the UEFA Nations League outcome already determined for Slovakia and Estonia, these two sides will now face off in the League C Group 1 fixture to wrap up their respective campaigns at the Stadium of Anton Malatinský on Tuesday.

Currently second in their group with 10 points in 5 matches, Slovakia have sealed the promotion play-offs spot, despite entering on the heels of a 2-1 away loss to Sweden in the previous match. Consequently, the Falcon’s stunning unbeaten streak in the Nations League came to an end.

Meanwhile, Estonia have successfully avoided the relegation scare following a goalless draw to Azerbaijan subsequently sharing the spoils on Saturday. The visitors are third with 4 points in 5 games and will look to confirm their place in League C for the next season to stay clear of the last spot in the group.

Slovakia National Football Team News

The home side will miss the services of their captain Milan Skriniar, who has been suspended for this fixture for collecting a red card that led to the defender’s sending-off against Sweden. While Stanislav Lobotka and Ivan Schranz have recovered from injury, the duo would be hoping to play a part as substitutes starting from the bench.

Estonia National Football Team News

Estonia head coach Jürgen Henn did not call forward the duo of Erik Sorga and Rauno Sappinen and can make some changes to the starting eleven rotating squad in the final match. They have no fresh injuries or suspensions in their team as the squad seems fully fit for the clash.

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Slovakia vs Estonia Predicted Lineups

Slovakia Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Greif

Defenders: Gyomber, Satka, Obert, Hancko

Midfielders: Duda, Lobotka, Benes

Forwards: Suslov, Strelec, Schranz

Estonia Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Hein

Defenders: Peetson, J. Tamm, Mets, Schjonning-Larsen

Midfielders: Poom, Palumets; Yakovlev, Shein, Sinyavskiy

Forward: A. Tamm

Slovakia vs Estonia Head-to-Head Record

Ahead of this reverse Nations League fixture, Slovakia and Estonia have locked thrice in European World Cup Qualifiers and Nations League over the years. The Falcons have conquered Estonia in all their meetings claiming three wins of out three occasions. In the most recent meeting, Slovakia secured a narrow 1-0 victory on the first matchday.

Recent head-to-head results between Slovakia and Estonia

Key Players to Watch in Slovakia vs Estonia

David Strelec (Slovakia)

The 23-year-old centre-forward has three goals in five Nations League appearances and helped Slovakia earn points against Azerbaijan in a 2-0 win and salvaged his side to draw level against Sweden in a 2-2 draw. David Strelec has won 27 International caps while netting six goals for his country.

Karl Hein (Estonia)

The Real Valladolid goalkeeper Karl Hein amassed four clean sheets in a total of 15 appearances which also included the most recent clean sheet against Azerbaijan in the previous outing. The 22-year-old keeper has started all the matches for Estonia in goal in the Nations League 2024/25 campaign and will be a key player for the visitors.

Slovakia vs Estonia Prediction

Slovakia are 41st on the FIFA rankings which is higher than the Estonians who are ranked 124th which suggests, the home side will be weighing for victory on home soil. The away team will aim plan to replicate the results of the reverse fixture and avoid a big margin defeat against superior rivals.

Predicted Score: Slovakia 3-0 Estonia

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