Portugal is looking to bounce back from a surprising 2-0 defeat to Georgia as they face Slovenia in the last 16 of EURO 2024. Despite a lackluster performance in their final group match, it’s important to note that coach Roberto Martinez shuffled his lineup. With Rafael Leao returning from suspension, key players like Vitinha, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Pepe, Joao Cancelo, and Bruno Fernandes are expected to be reinstated in the starting lineup.
On the other side, Slovenia managed to secure a draw against the formidable England team, advancing to the last 16. However, they face a tough challenge against Cristiano Ronaldo and his team. Although Slovenia previously secured a 2-0 victory over Portugal in a pre-tournament friendly, with Roberto Martinez fielding a strong lineup this time, Portugal is favored to win. Slovenia will be without defender Erik Janza, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
The predicted score for the match is a 2-0 win for Portugal.