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POR

Draw

SVN

BTTS

'Portugal will need to prepare well,’ Martínez says ahead of Slovenia clash.

In a captivating round-of-16 encounter at Deutsche Bank Park, Portugal, led by the seasoned Cristiano Ronaldo, seeks to reassert their dominance against Slovenia, whose spirited performances have them poised to upset the odds.

Portugal

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Portugal didn't need any kind of result to get them into the last 16 on Match Day 3, and they didn't get one after emerging at the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline against Georgia. This time around, it wasn't the selfie-crazy fans who had Ronaldo frustrated, but his failure to find the back of the net. He cut a frustrated figure as he was hauled off for Gonçalo Ramos in the 66th minute, kicking a few items that lay defenselessly in his path on the way off.

It was the first time in his professional career that he would fail to score in the group stage of a major tournament. On Monday, the 39-year-old will return with Portugal when they face Slovenia in the round of 16 after finishing as Group F winners with six points. Roberto Martínez’s side, who have three wins sandwiched between defeats [LWWWL], will be meeting Slovenia for only the second time, with the first ending in a 2-0 win for Portugal.

‘There are no easy games; Georgia was a perfect example of that. When we win, it's not because the game is easy,’ Roberto Martínez said. ‘We had a friendly against Slovenia, but it won't be the same. They're a national team who play like a club side: very defensively with two very influential strikers, and we'll need to prepare well,’ he added.

A 4—2—3—1 with Ronaldo in attack is expected for this fixture against Slovenia. Rafael Leão, who was suspended for Match Day 3, could come back into the side.

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Slovenia

Slovenia finished as one of the best third-placed teams after a goalless draw with England on Match Day 3. This result left them with three points in Group C, the same as second-placed Denmark.

“I knew the boys would make it through. Some were sceptical about us, but we showed our value on the pitch. I hope there are no more doubts that Slovenia have earned their place at the EURO,” said Matjaž Kek. He added, “We played the games with high quality, and that is a good foundation for the future of Slovenian football. I'm so proud.”

Victory against Portugal on Monday would not only raise eyebrows but also unsettle the status quo. However, Slovenia have failed to win any of their last four games. A 4—4—2 formation with Benjamin Šeško and Andraž Šporar in attack is expected against Portugal.

Erik Janža is suspended for Monday’s round-of-16 clash.

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