Match Analysis: Slovenia vs. Kazakhstan
Match Information
– Date and Time: 9 September 2024 at 18:45 UTC
– Stadium: Stozice Stadium, Ljubljana
– Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
– Referee: João Pinheiro (Portugal)
Head-to-Head Analysis
– Slovenia 2-1 Kazakhstan (Euro 2024 Qualification, November 2023)
– Kazakhstan 1-2 Slovenia (Euro 2024 Qualification, March 2023)
Slovenia has historically had the upper hand against Kazakhstan, winning both of their recent Euro 2024 qualification matches.
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Recent Form
Slovenia
– Last match: Drew 1-1 with Austria (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: Multiple draws in high-profile games during Euro 2024 (against Portugal, England, Serbia, and Denmark), showing them to be a resilient team but struggling to secure wins.
Kazakhstan
– Last match: Drew 0-0 with Norway (UEFA Nations League)
– Previous results: A series of poor performances in friendly matches and Euro 2024 qualification, with notable heavy defeats to Greece (0-5) and losses to Azerbaijan (2-3), Armenia (1-2), and Luxembourg (1-2).
Predicted Lineups
Slovenia (4-3-3)
– Goalkeeper: Matevz Vidovsek
– Defenders: Erik Janža, Jaka Bijol, David Brekalo, Petar Stojanović
– Midfielders: Adam Gnezda Čerin, Timi Elšnik, Sandi Lovrić
– Forwards: Benjamin Šeško, Andraž Šporar, Žan Celar
Kazakhstan (4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Igor Shatskiy
– Defenders: Nuraly Alip, Aleksandr Marochkin, Marat Bystrov, Yan Vorogovskiy
– Midfielders: Islam Chesnokov, Askhat Tagybergen, Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov, Ramazan Orazov
– Forwards: Abat Aimbetov, Maksim Samorodov
Strengths and Weaknesses
Slovenia
– Strengths: Resilient defense demonstrated in their recent Euro 2024 draws against strong teams; young talent like Benjamin Šeško adding flair.
– Weaknesses: Struggle to convert numerous draws into wins; relatively weak in the final third.
Kazakhstan
– Strengths: Capable of compact and scrappy play, as shown in their defensive performance against Norway.
– Weaknesses: Prone to heavy defeats against stronger opposition; lacking in consistent goal-scoring options.
Predicted Key Players
Slovenia
– Benjamin Šeško: A young and dynamic forward likely to cause trouble for Kazakhstan’s defense.
– Sandi Lovrić: Key in midfield, providing creative support and stability.
Kazakhstan
– Bakhtiyor Zaynutdinov: Creative presence in midfield, needed to spark offensive plays.
– Abat Aimbetov: Experienced forward, will need to capitalize on limited chances.
Weather Impact
The conditions in Ljubljana are expected to be mild and favorable for both teams, allowing them to play their natural game.
Prediction
Considering Slovenia’s home advantage, historical dominance over Kazakhstan, and Kazakhstan’s recent poor form, Slovenia is expected to have the upper hand.
– Result: Slovenia wins
– Score Prediction: Slovenia 2-0 Kazakhstan
– Potential Goal Scorers: Benjamin Šeško (Slovenia), Andraž Šporar (Slovenia)
This prediction takes into account Slovenia’s resilient defense and home advantage, alongside Kazakhstan’s struggles against stronger teams.
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