Slovenia vs Kazakhstan Prediction 20.11.2023

• Competition: European Qualifiers - Group H
• Date: Monday, 20th, November 2023
• Kickoff: 19:45 UTC / 20.45 CET
• Venue: Stadion Stozice (Ljubljana)

In a decisive clash where the triumphant team will secure passage to the final EURO event in Germany next summer, Slovenia and Kazakhstan will collide in the last qualifying match of Group H at Stadion Stozice on Monday.

The Slovenian national team missed the first of two match points for qualification to the EURO final tournament in Germany next year, experiencing a narrow but painful defeat of 1-2 away against the Danes. Fortunately for them, Friday night's setback did not dent their position in the table, remaining in automatic qualifying second place with 19 points, just one ahead of Kazakhstan breathing down their necks. Matjaz Kek's team faces a simple equation heading into the final 90 minutes of the qualification campaign - any result other than a loss ensures their eagerly anticipated comeback to the EURO scene after a hiatus of over two decades.

On the opposite end of the field are the Kazakhs, who, despite not featuring well-known names in their lineup like other national teams, are enjoying their most successful qualification cycle for major international competitions since becoming UEFA members in 2002. Exploiting Slovenia's stumble, Magomed Adiyev's squad efficiently clinched a routine 3-1 victory over San Marino's minnows in Astana, narrowing the margin to only one point behind Matjaz Kek's second-placed side. Despite having a 'plan B' in the form of the UEFA Nations League playoffs, the Hawks are not leaving their fate to chance; instead they will look to win on Monday to qualify directly for EURO 2024.

Slovenia vs Kazakhstan Betting Tips: BTTS

Despite the role of favorites being assigned to the hosts, it is unlikely that the Slovenians, even with the comfort of playing at home, will have a walk in the park in Monday's clash. Knowing they have nothing to lose and must go all-in, the brave Hawks will attempt to unsettle the home fans in Stozice as quickly as possible, with an early goal potentially leading to an open game where the nets should not remain still. Despite boasting impressive results in recent months, defensive lapses are apparent, often allowing the back of their net to be hit. This is reflected in just three clean sheets from their last 11 competitive matches, two of which were against offensively toothless teams like San Marino and Malta. Given the defensive fragility present in the home team, the Kazakhs have the chance to light up the scoreboard at least once on Monday, a prospect that appears well within reach for them, considering they have successfully breached the goal in all but one of their nine qualifying matches so far.

In their first clash, Slovenia emerged victorious with a comeback 2-1 win in Astana, and with the Hawks eager to strike back, we anticipate a closely contested battle with both nets likely to bulge.