Two countries with nearly identical names and national flags will fight it out for a place in League B of the UEFA Nations League. That's Slovakia vs Slovenia in the first leg tie of their play-offs at Stadion Tehelne pole in Bratislava tonight. Here's all you need to know about the SVK vs SVN football match. (Blog | More Football News)
Slovakia came close to sealing a direct promotion to League B. Competing in Group 1 of League C, the Falcons lost only once, against eventual group winners Sweden, and it proved detrimental to their cause. Now, they are up against Slovenia, who finished third in their League B group.
UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation explained:
After the group stage, eight top teams -- group winners and runners-up in League A -- progress to the quarter-finals, then the following rounds to eventually crown the champions. Here are the match-ups (home/away): Netherlands vs Spain, Croatia vs France, Italy vs Germany, and Denmark vs Portugal.
The play-offs to decide promotion and relegation from one tier to another and vice versa are being held at the same window as the quarters. In these two-legged ties, third-place teams in League A will take on second-placed sides from League B for a place in the top tier.
Likewise, the third-place teams in League B will face second-placed teams in League C. In the bottom bracket, the two last-place teams in League C (with the best record) will take on League D runners-ups for a place in League C.
Slovakia vs Slovenia head-to-head
This will be their 10th meeting, and the first in nearly four years. Slovakia and Slovenia first met in November 1993 in a friendly (won by Slovakia 2-0).
In the head-to-head records, Slovenia, the Little Dragons, have a slight advantage, 3-2, thanks to a three-match winning run from 2008 to 2016. Slovakia's second win came in September 2017, and they have since played out two draws.
Slovakia vs Slovenia Predicted XIs
Slovakia: Dominik Greif; Norbert Gyomber, Denis Vavro, Adam Obert, David Hancko; Matus Bero, Stanislav Lobotka, Laszlo Benes; Tomas Suslov, Robert Bozenik, Lubomir Tupta. Head coach - Francesco Calzona.
Slovenia: Jan Oblak; Zan Karnicnik, David Brekalo, Jaka Bijol, Erik Janza; Petar Stojanovic, Adam Gnezda Cerin, Timi Max Elsnik, Jan Mlakar; Zan Vipotnik, Benjamin Sesko. Head coach - Matjaz Kek.
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When Is Slovakia vs Slovenia, UEFA Nations League Play-Off First Leg Match?
The UEFA Nations League playoff first leg match between Slovakia & Slovenia will be held on Friday, March 21 at 1:15 AM IST at the Tehelné pole.
Where to watch the Slovakia vs Slovenia, UEFA Nations League Play-Off First Leg Match?
The Slovakia vs Slovenia, UEFA Nations League Play-Off First Leg Match will be available for streaming live on the SonyLiv app and website in India. The matches will also be live telecasted on the Sony Sports Network channels on TV.
In Slovakia, fans can watch the match live on Šport and Sport 1 CZ/SK.
In Slovenia, viewers can watch the live telecast of the game on SportKlub 1 Slovenia.
