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Slovenia will face Kazakhstan at the Stocize Stadium on Monday in another round of their 2024-25 UEFA Nations League campaign. The home side have struggled for results in recent games and had to settle for a point in their Nations League opener on Friday.
Facing Austria on home soil, Matjaz Kek's men began the game on the front foot and were rewarded for their efforts after 16 minutes, with Benjamin Kallman opening the scoring from the spot before their opponents leveled the scores later in the half.
Meanwhile, Kazakhstan traded tackles with Norway in their group opener on Friday and held on for a goalless draw to record a positive start to life under new boss Stanislav Cherchesov. They now sit third in their group with one point and will be hopeful for a favorable result on the road next Monday as they continue their quest for safety.
Following Monday's game, the Hawks will break from action before returning to the road to face Austria at the Red Bull Arena next month.
Slovenia vs Kazakhstan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Monday's game will mark the third meeting between Slovenia and Kazakhstan with the team winning their previous two matchups.
- The two teams last faced off in a European Championship qualifying clash last November which Slovenia won 2-1 via goals from Benjamin Sesko and Benjamin Verbic.
- Kazakhstan have managed just two clean sheets in their last 10 games across all competitions.
- Slovenia were ranked 52nd in the latest FIFA rankings and now sit 57 places above their midweek opponents.
- The hosts have managed just two clean sheets in their last seven games across all competitions.
Slovenia vs Kazakhstan Prediction
Slovenia are without a win in their last six games across all competitions, picking up five draws in that period. They are undefeated on home soil since June 2022 and will head into Monday's game as overwhelming favorites.
Kazakhstan are on a five-game winless streak and they won just one of their last seven games. They have lost their last four games on foreign grounds and could see defeat here as well.
Prediction: Slovenia 2-1 Kazakhstan
Slovenia vs Kazakhstan Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Slovenia to win
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Eight of the visitors' last 10 matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in five of the hosts' last seven matches)
