EURO 2020 Qualifiers: Slovakia - Croatia

Although Slovakia suffered a loss in Wales, they kept their hopes alive with their 1-5 win over Azerbaijan in June. Four days earlier they had registered another 1-5 home win over Jordan in a friendly game. Now they have 6 points in total after three games played, as well as their current opponent, three points below first-placed Hungary, but Slovakia have a game in hand. Slovakia will perform in Hungary's home in three days and this game is also decisive. Defenders Gyomber (Perugia), Stetina (Sparta Prague) and midfielder Stock (PAOK) are some important missings for the home team.

Croatia registered a 2-1 win over Wales in June, but their performance was mediocre for one more time. Α couple of days later they suffered a 'friendly' loss 1-2 to Tunisia, in a game that Z.Dalic had made a total rotation. They are still fighting for the qualification, having 6 points after three games played and their following one against Azerbaijan in three days, is going to be a much easier game. The guests have many important missings tonight, midfielders Rakitic (Barcelona), Kovacic (Chelsea) and attacker Kramaric (Hoffenheim) are among the top names that didn't travel with the squad.

Although Slovakia considered being the underdogs here, they have quality attackers who can score with ease in front of their own fans. Croatia's performance in this tournament is definitely below their best days back in 2018, when they reached the World Cup final game. I believe that Slovakia have more chances than the offered odds 3.50 suggestt, however, BTTS at 2.15 is a safer selection.