Slovakia currently in third place, will clash with group leaders Romania at Deutsche Bank Park. This pivotal match will determine which team advances to the knockout stages.
To secure a spot in the round of 16 and potentially top the group, Slovakia must defeat Romania. If they win and Ukraine fails to beat Belgium, they will clinch the top spot. However, a loss to Romania coupled with a positive result for Belgium will eliminate them from contention.
Under manager Francesco Calzona, Slovakia has seen a resurgence, with notable victories and solid performances leading up to Euro 2024. Despite their recent loss to Ukraine, they maintained an unbeaten streak in four previous matches, showcasing their ability to compete at this level.
Romania, on the other hand, needs to avoid defeat against Slovakia to secure a place in the top two and advance to the round of 16. A victory would see them topping the group if Belgium does not win against Ukraine. Despite a 2-0 loss to Belgium in their last outing, Romania's qualification journey has been marked by strong defensive performances and consistent results under manager Edward Iordanescu.
Their qualification for Euro 2024 was highlighted by topping their qualifying group ahead of strong opponents, showcasing their capability to compete at the international level. A win against Slovakia would mark Romania's return to the knockout stages of a major tournament since their impressive quarter-final run at Euro 2000.
Prediction: Romania
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