Our prediction for this match:
Luxembourg
Match Time & Date:
06/06/2025
19:00
Prediction: 2-2
Slovenia
Stade de Luxembourg will host Friday’s international friendly between Luxembourg and Slovenia. The hosts aim to bounce back from a 3-1 loss to Switzerland, but they face yet another uphill task against Slovenia. Gerson Rodrigues made the cut despite losing his place in the starting XI at AFS, but the 29-year-old is widely expected to start from the bench.
The Slovenians, on the other hand, survived in the Nations League B thanks to a hard-fought win over Slovakia. Matjaz Kek is expected to test as many players as possible in the upcoming friendly games, therefore, we predict that Luxembourg are going to grab something from Friday’s encounter. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be experienced forward Andraz Sporar, who is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line. Maribor ace Josip Ilicic made the cut as well.
Highlighted Player (Miha Zajc):
Born in Sempeter pri Gorici, Slovenia, Miha Zajc started his career in Interblock, recording only five appearances before moving to NK Olimpia on a loan deal. In season 2013/14, the attacking midfielder made 13 appearances in the Slovenian Prva Liga, netting 5 goas in the process.
After yet another loan deal, now with Celje, Miha Zajc moved to NK Olimpia on a permanent deal. The player can perform as an attacking midfielder and as a central midfielder. During his 81 appearances for NK Olimpia, Zajc scored 20 goals and recorded 12 assists, which was good enough for the Empoli officials to sign the 24-year-old for about €1.7 million.
In 2017/18, Zajc helped Empoli win Serie B with 8 goals and 14 assists. Thanks to his good performances, he made his debut for Slovenia national team in March 2016 and has played in 5 games so far, with one goal on his tally.
Highlighted Team (Luxembourg):
Luxembourg national football team is controlled by Luxembourg Football Federation and they play their home games at Stade Josy Barthel. Les Lions Rouges have never qualified for the finals of a major tournament, but they often make life difficult for European teams in the qualifiers.
Luxembourg defeated Macedonia in the Euro 2016 qualifiers, but a victory over Czech Republic in the 1996 European Championship qualifying match is considered the team’s biggest success. Les Lions Rouges play their home matches in red shirts and red shorts, while they wear white jerseys and white shorts when playing on the travels.
Jeff Strasser is both the most famous and the most capped Luxembourg player and it has to be noted that the former Bundesliga player made 98 appearances for the national team. Luxembourg recorded their biggest win against Afghanistan (6-0), in the match that was played in London in 1948. Speaking of their biggest defeat, Luxembourg were outclassed by England 9-0 on two occasions (1960, 1982).
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