Match between the top two teams in Group J of Euro 24 qualification, as Slovakia takes on Portugal. The match will be played on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 8:45 PM (CEST) at Tehelné pole Stadium, Bratislava. Currently, Portugal leads with four victories and no goals conceded, while Slovakia is in second place, just two points behind. A victory could propel Slovakia to the top of the standings, making this encounter even more intriguing.

Let's take a look at the data for both teams:

Slovakia:
- In their last match on June 20, 2023, they defeated Liechtenstein 1-0.
- In their last 5 matches, they have won 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have an average of 1.2 goals scored per match and 0.4 goals conceded.
- In these Euro 24 Qualifiers, they have won 3 times, drawn once, and never lost. They have an average of 1.25 goals scored per match and 0.25 goals conceded.
- There have been fewer than 3.5 goals scored in their last 10 matches.
- They have not lost in their last 6 European Qualification matches.
- They have scored at least one goal in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- They have conceded at least one goal in the first half in 6 of Slovakia's last 7 matches.

Portugal:
- In their last match on June 20, 2023, they defeated Iceland 1-0.
- In their last 5 matches, they have won 4 times and lost once. They have an average of 2.8 goals scored per match and 0.2 goals conceded.
- In these Euro 24 Qualifiers, they have won all 4 matches played, with an average of 3.5 goals scored per match and no goals conceded.
- They have not drawn in their last 14 matches.
- They have won the last 4 matches in Group J and kept a clean sheet.
- They have conceded at least 1 goal in the first half in 6 of their last 7 away matches.

Head-to-Head:
In their last direct confrontation on June 4, 2005, Portugal defeated Slovakia 2-0 at home. In the last 2 matches between the two teams, Portugal has won once, and there has been one draw. Slovakia has an average of 0.5 goals scored per match, while Portugal has an average of 1.5 goals scored per match.

Possible Lineups:

Slovakia
Dubravka; Pekarik, Skriniar, Vavro, Hancko; Duda, Lobotka, Kucka; Suslov, Bozenik, Mak

Portugal
Costa; Pereira, Dias, A. Silva; Cancelo, Palhinha, Fernandes, Dalot; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao

Both teams have demonstrated solidity in defense, so we can expect a tactical match with few goals.
BetMines predicts Portugal's victory and that Slovakia won't score any goals.