Slovakia vs Latvia prediction and betting tips - May 19, 2024

Prediction on game Win Slovakia

Odds: 1.52

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The Slovak national team will face Latvia in the next group stage match of the 2024 World Championship. The match will take place on Sunday, May 19th, and will commence at 20:20 Central European Time. The experts at Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this encounter.

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Slovakia

Despite a less than stellar start to the tournament, losing their opening game to Germany 4-6, Slovakia has since secured three consecutive victories: a 6-2 win against Kazakhstan, a 4-0 triumph over Poland, and a surprising 5-4 overtime victory against the USA. In their fifth game, Slovakia will play against France and is highly favored to win. They will also face Sweden in the final game of the group stage.

Currently, Slovakia occupies the fourth position in the standings, with eight points from four matches, leading their closest pursuers, Latvia, by just one point. Therefore, this head-to-head match will be crucial in the playoff race.

Latvia

Latvia began this tournament on a strong note, winning their first three matches. They defeated Poland in overtime 5-4, edged out France in another overtime match 3-2, and blanked Kazakhstan 2-0. However, they were soundly beaten by Germany 1-8 the following day. Latvia stands fifth in Group B, trailing Slovakia by a single point. As previously mentioned, this direct confrontation will be critical for both Latvia and Slovakia.

Interesting facts and head-to-head history

• The last encounter between Slovakia and Latvia in the World Championship saw Slovakia secure a convincing 3-0 victory.
• Latvia has scored more than two goals in six of their last ten matches and has avoided regulation time defeats in eight of their last ten games.
• Slovakia has scored more than two goals in six of their last seven matches and has not lost in regulation time in six of their last seven games.

Slovakia vs Latvia prediction

This match will be of paramount importance for both Slovakia and Latvia, as it could be decisive in the quest for playoff qualification. In my opinion, Slovakia will be the favorite, given their superior lineup. My bet is on a Slovak victory with odds of 1.52.

Prediction on game Win Slovakia

Odds: 1.52

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

Bet now