We conducted a simulation of England vs Slovenia to forecast the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 group stage fate

We conducted a simulation of the match between England and Slovenia in order to predict the final score of the Euro 2024 match that will take place later today.

The final Euro 2024 group stage game will be played between England and Slovenia tonight. Gareth Southgate’s team is striving to achieve a first-place finish in Group C.

England were limited to a 1-1 draw against Denmark in their final match, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener. Southgate’s team was far from convincing in the first two games of the tournament. The Three Lions’ lack of attacking threat resulted in fewer shots than both Serbia and Denmark. Consequently, England supporters will be anticipating a more captivating performance this time around.

England would prevent a round of 16 matchup with Germany, who will face the second-placed team in Group C, if they secure a first-place finish against Slovenia. Trent Alexander-Arnold has been the starting midfielder in both of Southgate’s games thus far. However, an early team leak has indicated that the Liverpool player will be supplanted by Conor Gallagher tonight.

We utilised the EA FC 24 Euro 2024 game mode to finalise this simulation and updated the squads with the most recent suspensions and injuries.

We anticipate that England will deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, as indicated by the following starting lineup: Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Gomez; Gallagher, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane.

In our opinion, Spurs may establish a 4-4-2 formation, with the following line-up: Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Janza; Stojanovic, Cerin, Elsnik, Mlakar; Sesko, Sporar.

England’s offensive prowess, which has been sorely lacking in this tournament, was evident from the outset. In the 20th minute, Kyle Walker was selected on the overlap by Bukayo Saka, but his driven effort was diverted from goal due to a narrow angle.

Slovenia was posing a threat to Southgate’s team, as they were still in the running for qualification. In the 36th minute, the central European team took a surprising lead when Benjamin Sesko ghosted clear of John Stones at the front post and prodded a cross past Jordan Pickford from close range. England faced the most dire of circumstances; however, they were fortunate enough to achieve parity just prior to the interval.

Jude Bellingham occupied the space left vacant by the Manchester City midfielder, while Phil Foden moved into the centre to provide additional assistance as England launched an attack down the right. Foden took possession of the ball and lobbed a pass into the path of Bellingham. Despite Jan Oblak’s smothering of his initial attempt, the ball rebounded to the Englishman, who fired into an empty net on his subsequent attempt.

Early in the second half, England was compelled to make a substitution as Alexander-Arnold replaced an injured Walker at right-back. However, the substitute immediately made an impact, as Bellingham met an inch-perfect cross into the box and headed it through the ‘keeper’s knees to make the score 2-1.

In an effort to further advantage his team, Southgate implemented a few additional substitutions. These modifications proved successful, as England scored a third goal in the 83rd minute.

Declan Rice executed an exceptional manoeuvre to regain possession in midfield and then delivered a forward pass to Ollie Watkins as Slovenia attempted to exploit the Three Lions’ vulnerability. The Crystal Palace midfielder’s volley deflected off the defender to beat Oblak at his near post, establishing a two-goal lead between the two teams. The striker sent the ball out to Alexander-Arnold on the right, who identified Eberechi Eze’s move on the left with a deep cross.

Final tally predicted by EA FC 24: England 3-1 Slovenia
Southgate’s team is expected to defeat Slovenia 3-1 in Cologne, according to EA FC 24’s predictions for the top place in Group C. Alexander-Arnold was a significantly more effective asset at right-back, while Bellingham was back to his best with two goals. The Liverpool man also scored two assists off the bench.